Financial Analyst (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  Francis Ford Coppola Winery

  Geyserville, California

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst function offers the opportunity to work with all departments and levels of the organization, contributing to the overall growth and success of the company.  This position is responsible for a wide variety of areas including cash management, treasury services, insurance policies and special projects.  The Finance Analyst applies accounting principles and procedures, prepares accurate and timely analysis, and ensures appropriate company policies are followed.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Statement: All employees shall follow safe practices according to the injury and illness Prevention Policy (IIPP), render every possible aid to safe operations, and report all unsafe conditions or practices immediately to any management employee or People Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Cash Management and Treasury (60%)

• Prepares monthly covenant forecasts.  Maintains a general understanding of covenants outlined in credit agreements. 
• Manages and administers cash flow: prepares forecasts, proposes debt repositioning, executes and accounts for debt repositioning.  Identifies opportunities to improve cash flow and reduce bank fees.
• Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Manages and administers other treasury services: purchase card programs, merchant programs, armored vehicle services.
• Manages and administers lease programs including planning schedule, invoices, budgets, payments, buyouts, and accounting.
• Prepares quarterly lender packages, including covenant reports and analysis.
• Maintains a treasury calendar of deliverables.
• Coordinates annual bank collateral audits.
• Explores and develops opportunities to enhance treasury services.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations related financial products.
• Maintains up to date awareness of cash positions.

Insurance (20%)

• Serves as project leader for the renewal and administration of the Company’s insurance policies, claims, and policy renewals, and other supportive activities related to the Company’s insurance policies.
• Executes changes to insurance policy related to the addition of new assets or disposal/transfer of assets.
• Participates in projects that improve risk minimization and loss control.
• Prepares Statement of Values in accordance with insurance carrier request.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with insurance brokers.
• Manage issuance and collection of Insurance Certificates

Projects and Other Assignments (20%)

• Prepare, review, publish a Weekly Cash Activity Report.  Identify drivers of material variances from forecast.
• Performs analysis in relation to credit risk of potential partners.
• Administers Affiliate contracts and related payments.
• Propose process improvements that strengthen internal controls, promote efficiency, increase cash flow, reduce risk.
• Increases productivity by developing automated applications; coordinates information requirements

Job Requirements

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B. A. /B.S.) in accounting or equivalent from four-year college or technical school, minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Highly organized, accurate and detail oriented
• Demonstrates and practices solid time management and efficient project workload
• Highly developed analytical/judgment skills
• Ability to identify issues and propose solutions
• Computer proficiency in MS office; demonstrated Excel knowledge required; Great Plains, Concur, and WIMS a plus
• Ability to maintain positive work atmosphere by communicating effectively with clients, carriers, coworkers and management;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High degree and standard of confidentiality
• Ability to read and interpret documents, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable)-Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)-Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 + hrs/day)

F (Frequently)-Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 + hrs/day)

C (Constantly)-Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 + hrs/day)

How To Apply

https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/en/careers/details/olcY4fwj

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