FINANCIAL ANALYST

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Privately held and 100 percent USA-owned, Trident operates globally in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. The company catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska, with a supply chain that also includes cultured and wild species from an international network of trusted suppliers.

About the role

The Financial Analyst supports the Trident Alaska Manufacturing division, an Alaska-based seafood manufacturer with a Support Center in Seattle. This position, located at our Seattle Support Center, completes financial analysis of our processing facilities in Alaska, establishes and measures KPIs to validate productivity initiatives, prepares periodic reporting, and supports financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Operational Excellence team by providing financial forecasting and validation of cost-saving and revenue-driving projects across Alaska.
• Collaborates with logistics and procurement teams to validate cost-saving initiatives across direct, indirect, and transportation & warehousing projects.
• Generates and distributes weekly, monthly, and quarterly spend, inventory, and production reports as needed.
• Assists manufacturing controllers in preparing plant financials such as pro-forma P&Ls and analyzes various trends and key performance indicators.
• Supports Alaska operations by helping controllers understand supply and cost rate variances.
• Drives process improvement projects to update transactional, financial, and reporting processes.
• Prepares ad hoc reports and analytical projects as requested.
• Works onsite regularly to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

The essential functions listed are not exhaustive; the organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive finance-related experience.
• Four-year degree (B.A.) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Analytical background and experience working directly in a finance environment modeling revenues, costs, and expenses.
• Experience with an ERP system, such as SAP.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a production/manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and building complex financial models and P&Ls.
• SAP experience.
• Database (BI design, SQL, Access) experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

Skills

• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work across departments and geographies.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills, including volume-mix-rate variance analysis.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature-controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods at a desk. Frequently required to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee will occasionally stand, walk, and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include near vision for frequent use of a computer.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for:

• Discretionary/performance-based incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Optional HRA/HSA.
• Telemedicine, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
• Disability programs, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, front-loaded on the first of the year, initially prorated quarterly based on hire date.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuter programs.

Pay

This is a non-exempt position with an hourly pay rate range of $33 to $43 per hour.