Financial Analyst

About The Company

Coastal Sunbelt Produce is a produce company serving customers in the food industry. The organization depends on effective financial planning and analysis to understand business performance, support sound decisions, and identify opportunities to manage costs and improve profitability. This role partners with finance and business leaders to provide clear, timely insight into financial results and the factors that influence them.

About The Role

Coastal Sunbelt Produce is seeking a finance professional to support profit management, forecasting, and financial reporting. In this role, you will analyze operating results, identify trends, and explain the financial impact of business activity and key initiatives. You will work with the finance manager, CFO, local and market finance teams, and other stakeholders to help ensure forecasts reflect current performance and business priorities.

The successful candidate will connect financial data with operational drivers, including revenue, margins, expenses, and working capital. You will contribute to planning and review processes, assess customer and vendor profitability, and provide analysis that helps leaders evaluate performance and make informed decisions. This position is suited to someone who combines strong analytical judgment with clear communication and careful attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• MBA degree preferred.
• At least five years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or a related area.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Critical-thinking skills and the ability to investigate financial trends, identify key drivers, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with financial reporting and analysis software.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to accuracy when handling financial information.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support the finance manager or CFO in preparing and maintaining forecasts that accurately reflect business trends and the financial impact of key initiatives.
• Analyze financial operating results and explain variances against forecasts, plans, and relevant performance expectations.
• Identify underperforming customers and vendors, evaluate the underlying factors, and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assess profitability drivers, including revenue, margin, expenses, and working capital, and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Quantify the financial impact of cost-control initiatives and monitor results to help evaluate their effectiveness.
• Partner with the local CFO and market CFO to support forecast performance and provide relevant analysis.
• Contribute to quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and the annual operating plan (AOP), including preparation of supporting analyses and financial information.
• Identify opportunities to control costs, reduce expenses, and strengthen financial performance.
• Assist with monitoring costs, product equities, frequencies, and other statistical data related to price management.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely financial reports and analysis to support business planning and decision-making.
  
  

Benefits

Coastal Sunbelt Produce offers a professional environment where finance team members can contribute to business planning and performance management. Benefits and employment programs may vary based on position, location, and eligibility. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the applicable compensation, benefits, and workplace programs with the recruiting team during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Coastal Sunbelt Produce is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The company welcomes qualified applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities, as required by law.