Sr Financial Analyst, Systems and Process

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Sr Financial Analyst, Systems and Process immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Position Overview/Primary Purpose

Support Company goals and objectives by developing and leveraging expertise with financial systems and processes. Develop an in-depth understanding of system configuration, including: data sources, data flows, calculations, etc. Understand system requirements and associated business processes, and administer the system to meet business needs. Serve as a contact point for users to answer questions, investigate and resolve issues, and drive improvements. May be assigned to projects in support of system enhancements, process improvement, or analysis of operations. Provides periodic reports and special analysis for management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform system administration functions to ensure that TM1 is meeting business requirements. Examples include: forecast preparation; data validation; issue investigation and resolution; documentation.

• Execute and manage the monthly Material Ledger close in SAP, as well as other Supply Chain Finance monthly jobs, ensuring the integrity results posted, independently resolving issues or elevating issues to key partners as needed while ensuring adherence to the specified month-end schedule.

• Partner with global finance teams to maximize the benefits of McCormick's financial systems. As a subject matter expert, work closely with system users to answer questions, share knowledge, and proliferate best practices

• Actively participate in initiatives to improve the systems or accompanying processes

• Research new features and functionality

• Assist with the creation and delivery of training programs and user groups

• Research and respond to user questions and concerns about the system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, including Tax (Business or Accounting)
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis, or financial systems support roles desired
• High degree of proficiency with Excel and other MS-Office tools.
• Understands the basic financial characteristics/drivers (volume, pricing, profitability, seasonality, etc.) of the McCormick business model.
• Works with internal customers to develop knowledge about local business units.
• Understands the financial structure of the local business unit or financial support group, the purpose for the different financial areas, the activities performed by each, and how they fit together.
• Knowledge of the financial differences (e.g. size, profitability, customers & markets served) between the different business segments.
• Understanding of the business characteristics of the local market and competitors.
• Some interaction with third party support activities/contacts such as auditors, legal assistance, or consultants.
• Understands non-financial functions within McCormick and their relationship with the Financial Community. Intermediate to advanced understanding of financial and analytical techniques and procedures.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of professional accounting rules, standards and pronouncements.
• Awareness that there may be tax implications associated with providing business analysis and support.

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

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Base Salary: $86,390 to $151,220

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans