Sr. Financial Analyst bei Florida Food Products

Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products (FFP) is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions that naturally provide exceptional food protection, flavor, color and texture for a variety of applications, including processed and cured meat, beverages, plant-based alternatives, health and wellness, culinary, and pet nutrition. FFP believes in improving the food and beverages we eat and drink with ingredients from nature that work.   

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner.  We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment.  A commitment to Real. Simple. Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions. 

As a Senior Financial Analyst, will play a dual role:

1. Ensuring accurate, timely accounting and compliance with corporate financial policies.
2. Acting as a trusted business partner to department leaders at the Eustis site.

This role supports monthly budget management, variance reviews, and capital investment tracking, while also performing core general ledger, cost accounting, and fixed asset responsibilities. It is integral to driving financial performance, transparency, and accountability across the site.

 How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

General Ledger & Accounting

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for accurate month-end close.
• Reconcile and analyze site-level balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards.
• Track and analyze manufacturing expenses, working with Operations to explain key drivers.

Capital & Fixed Assets

• Maintain construction-in-progress (CIP) schedule; track and tag equipment placed in service.
• Partner with Engineering on project status, capitalization, and depreciation.
• Manage monthly fixed asset reconciliation and lapsing schedules.
• Provide ROI and payback analysis support for site capital projects.

Business Partnering & Budget Management

• Collaborate with department heads to prepare, monitor, and manage operating budgets.
• Lead monthly performance reviews with department leaders, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Support cost optimization initiatives and ensure alignment with site financial goals.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to validate savings and efficiency projects.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing site environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical problem solver with cost accounting and variance analysis experience.
• Solid foundation in US GAAP; ability to translate data into business insights.
• Business partnering mindset—comfortable coaching and challenging non-finance leaders.
• Excellent communication skills; skilled at leading discussions with department heads.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix/high-volume operational setting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (Business Central, SAP, Great Plains).
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, ideally in food/beverage manufacturing.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Florida Food Products can offer you:

• Generous time off for vacations
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health & Wellness programs

More about us:

Florida Food Products (FFP), headquartered in Lake Mary, FL, is one of the world's leading independent providers of natural ingredients. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, we deliver a diverse portfolio of clean label ingredients and innovative system solutions to the food and beverage industry. Our commitment to quality and performance is reflected in our American-made products, which enhance both taste and functionality. Backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in fermentation, patented cold brew extraction, custom flavor development, and a range of drying and blending technologies. Operating from four state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we ensure the accessibility of real, high-quality ingredients—helping our customers create better-for-you food and beverage for consumers.

"Improving the food and beverages consumed by providing real ingredients from nature that work."

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Florida Food Products is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Florida Food Products will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Florida Food Products in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**