Smithfield Foods
Food
CommodityAnalyst
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“Commodity Analyst at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Commodity hedging reports, Financial analysis, Excel. Develop consolidated hedging reports. Manage consolidated hedging reports”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Logic skills; Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field, 2+ years relevant experience in an accounting or finance role at an audit or financial institution, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel
Nice to Have
Master’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting, Experience working in a commodity related role, understanding of the agri-business environment
What You'll Do.
Develop consolidated hedging reports
Manage consolidated hedging reports
Analyze commodity markets
Enhance reporting capabilities
Contribute to data-driven decision-making
Analyze financial information
Forecast business conditions
Forecast industry conditions
Forecast economic conditions
Monitor economic developments
Monitor industrial developments
Monitor corporate developments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the Commodities Team; Work in conjunction with Finance and Accounting; Provide data analysis support to the hedging team; Communicate results to appropriate parties; Work well with others
Communication Scope
Communicate results; Oral presentation skills; Written presentation skills
Full Job Description
****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**** A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!** **THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:** _The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section._ As a Commodity Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for producing consolidated hedging reports and conducting detailed analysis on commodity markets that are crucial to Smithfield’s operations. You’ll work closely with the Commodities Team to enhance reporting capabilities and contribute to data-driven decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in commodities while making a tangible impact on the business. **WHAT YOU’LL DO:** _The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned._ * **Hedging Report Management:** Develop and manage consolidated commodity hedging reports. Assist in building PowerPoint presentations. * **Collaboration with Finance and Accounting:** Work in conjunction with Finance and Accounting to ensure compliance with company policies and protocols; provide data analysis support to the hedging team. * **Financial Analysis and Forecasting:** Analyze financial information to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions and communicate results to appropriate parties. * **Economic and Industry Monitoring:** Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from v
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