Manufacturing Budget Analyst

Req # 1019 - Manufacturing Budget Analyst

8050 SW 10th St., Suite 4000, Plantation, FL 33324

Employer will allow remote work.

Job Description

When It Comes to Juice - We Pour it On!!

Sundance is passionate about creating wholesome and functional beverages . . . without sacrificing delicious flavor. Sundance refreshes consumers with such popular brands as Everfresh and Mr. Pure juices, Rip It energy fuel, LaCroix sparkling waters, and Clearfruit Waters. Sundance Beverage Company is part of the National Beverage family of iconic brands.

Job Description:

Analyze budgets and accounting reports to monitor expenditures across manufacturing plants. Prepare and distribute budget reports and tracking tools to plant managers. Compare approved budgets to actual production levels and prior-period spending. Compile and analyze financial data to determine available budget resources. Develop budget summaries and comparison reports to track period-over-period spending. Use ERP systems to maintain and reconcile budgetary data, including fixed assets. Prepare labor budget reports to support budgeting and plant-to-plant cost comparisons. Consolidate departmental and plant-level budgets into company-wide budget reports. Consult with managers to review and adjust budgets in accordance with approved operational changes. Monitor spending and cost trends to identify budget variances. Evaluate the impact of operational changes on budgets. Prepare budget variance reports and dashboards to track key budget indicators. Support corrective actions and recommend budget adjustments to address variances in labor, production, and operating expenses. Prepare and present budget reports to stakeholders. Ensure accurate and timely submission of budget data from departments. Provide guidance on budget policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. Support compliance with organizational budget controls and documentation standards.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related.
• 4 years of experience in CPG Manufacturing Accounting or related.
• Prepare, review, and monitor departmental and plant-level budgets within a manufacturing environment, consolidating data into enterprise-wide financial reports using budgeting tools and ERP systems.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances, production data, and cost trends to support forecasting, margin monitoring, and expenditure control.
• Develop KPI dashboards and financial reports to track performance and identify operational inefficiencies.
• Support cost accounting functions, including fixed asset and payroll reconciliations, ensuring alignment between subledgers and the general ledger.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to collect, validate, and consolidate budget inputs for timely financial reporting.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and financial modeling, to support budget preparation and analysis.
• Experience managing projects and directing system implementations.
• Experience gathering and analyzing stakeholder or business requirements.
• Experience translating technical software capabilities into system configurations, workflows, and reporting solutions.

Sundance Beverage Company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, genetics, gender identity or sexual orientation.