FP&A Analyst - Capital Management

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The FP&A Analyst – Capital Management, will be an integral member of ASR Group’s FP&A team responsible for leveraging his or her acumen in financial analysis, operational due diligence, and project management to develop, lead, execute and advise on key investments and operational decisions within the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capital projects. Build and maintain robust models (NPV, IRR, payback, scenario/sensitivity) for new builds, debottlenecking, reliability/safety, sustainability, and digital projects.
• Ad hoc analyses. In support of the FP&A team's objectives, lead analytical assignments that inform critical business decisions and drive management decision-making.
• Buy vs. Lease analyses. Execute buy vs. lease financial analyses for the U.S. business and regional subsidiaries.
• Capital planning & budgeting. Assist with the preparation of materials to facilitate Capital Planning Committee planning meetings and annual capital budget.
• Capital project process improvement. Lead continual improvement projects related to the betterment of capital project development, approval, tracking and auditing.
• Presentations & reporting. Prepare defect-free, professionally formatted financial materials for (i) Project Approvals (ii) Project Updates (iii) Senior Leadership Updates (iv) Board Updates.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 3+ years of overall relevant and progressive experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• B.A. or B.S. required
• Relevant course work in finance, economics, operations management, business management, computer science, a plus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Associate will have immediate project management and delivery responsibility – no direct reports

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCES & BEHAVIORS

• Data sleuth – approaches problems with an unbiased, objective, and data-first approach
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, project finance, and financial models
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost accounting principles helpful
• Expert skills in Microsoft EXCEL, POWERPOINT
• Experience utilizing advanced analytical tools (e.g., Anaplan, Power BI), ERP systems (e.g., SAP Business Intelligence), S&OP systems (e.g., SAP IBP), and manufacturing process software (e.g. Wonderware, Redzone)
• Open, capable and eager to learn new technologies that optimize existing processes and enhance efficiency
• A willingness to learn about our business, leaving your desk and spending time in a manufacturing environment
• Multitasks, prioritizes, communicates effectively
• Ability to act as a player and a coach
• Comfortable in communicating with stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Detail-oriented, team-oriented, accountable, with a bias for action

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Flexible
• Travel required (10-15% of time)
• ASR Group is an equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.