Financial Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis

Business Unit Overview

Feeding the world is what we do - how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans Farms, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Ronzoni Pasta and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.

Our offices and manufacturing sites are in 62 locations in five countries, and we have 11,500+ employees. Over the past 10 years, Post has made 22+ acquisitions and reached $7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2023. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries.

Post Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands-together, we make a difference.

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis will administer the requisition and coordinate the receipt of spend across Post Holdings corporate entities. As part of Corporate FP&A, this role will also support the annual planning process, periodic forecasts, project accounting and financial analysis for Post Holdings. The Financial Analyst, FP&A partners closely with corporate personnel from all departments, the Senior Financial Analyst

• FP&A and corporate accounting to ensure requisitions and receipt of goods and services are properly documented and recorded. This role will report to the Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify purchase requisition submissions from corporate departments are properly completed, follow up with requisitioners directly as needed

• Under supervision, coordinate with Senior Financial Analyst

• FP&A and corporate accounting to determine proper account classification and timing of expenses

• Process purchase requisitions in system, as directed

• Meet regularly with requisitioners from each corporate department to review receipts of goods of services, record in system

• Perform various reporting and inquiries in system, prepare, for approval, journal entries and accruals

• Participate in the monthly variance reporting, performing research and providing explanations of variances

• Support the annual planning and forecasting processes

• Participate in the development and maintenance of various reporting, analytics, and dashboards for both corporate and business units, as required

• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis

• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills

• Accurate, strong attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proactive, self-starter, results-oriented

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an advanced proficiency in Excel

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with accounting purchasing systems and processes

• Experience with ERP systems, including Oracle

This role operates on a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week in office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) and 2 days a week at home (Mondays, Fridays). #LI-hybrid