About the role
Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, Plant Finance
Serve as a key finance partner supporting our Gentilly and Chef manufacturing plants. Own critical financial processes including month-end close, budgeting, variance analysis, and audit support, while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Turn data into actionable insights—developing analytics and visualizations that drive operational performance and continuous improvement. This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented, collaborative finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Location: New Orleans, LA
Work Arrangements: Onsite 100% (M-F)
In this role you will:
Provide finance support for Gentilly and Chef manufacturing plants
Prepare monthly journal entries and support financial close
Analyze and reconcile assigned Balance Sheet accounts
Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies for assigned responsibilities
Participate in business planning; prepare and coordinate the annual budget with plant manager
Participate in annual manufacturing standard reviews for assigned locations
Review/analyze monthly manufacturing variances
Review/analyze monthly cost center variances
Maintain and document monthly controls for internal audits
Support external audits on quarterly and annual basis
Provide KPI analysis for monthly financial review
Drive key priorities and initiatives
Identify areas of improvements and standardization
Develop plant analytics and visualizations to add value to manufacturing decisions
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Financial planning and forecasting ownership
Highly organized and hold high standards of accuracy and precision
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Additional skills and experiences that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Experience supporting financial activity for an operations facility
Ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment
Ability to make sound business decisions that have a positive impact on the company
MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced degree or certification
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The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Aplyr's read
J.M. Smucker is a major player in the food and beverage industry, attracting professionals across engineering, analytics, and operations.
What's promising
- •Strong brand portfolio including Folgers, Jif, and Smucker's.
- •Diverse career opportunities from engineering to market intelligence.
- •Consistent focus on innovation in food products and pet care.
What to watch
- •Competitive market pressures in the food industry.
- •Potential challenges in sustainability and environmental impact.
- •Complex supply chain management due to diverse product lines.
Why J.M. Smucker
- •Long-standing reputation with over a century in business.
- •Significant presence in both human and pet food markets.
- •Focus on family-oriented values and community involvement.
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About J.M. Smucker
The J.M. Smucker Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer food products, known for its brands in coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, and pet food.
