Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate - Finance Track

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THE VALUE YOU’LLBRING

Asa Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate – Corporate Finance,you will play a key role inanalyzing business results and tracking key financial targets.As you movethrough the program,you’llhave the opportunity tolearnour business, question company performance, and help toidentifythreats and opportunities.Your work will contribute to the team’s goal of acting as the analytical engine of the Company to provide insights and supportchanneland produce management in makingoptimalbusiness decisions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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Provide daily direction to the business line managers and channel management: As a valued Finance partner, your input will be used toin establishing strategy and running daily operationsto include: evaluationoffinancial and business related data to provide valuable, accurate and timely information on sales performance; analysis ofkey performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances; performingcompetitor and industry analysis; and reviewingRFP’s to ensure revenue rates and cost assumptions are valid and projected margins are within business goals.

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Support the Company’s financial reporting and analytical data requests: Toincludeweekly and monthly financial reporting as well as ad-hoc reporting and analysis. Utilize a business intelligence tool and implement dashboard reporting tomonitordaily sales against targets, update cost trendreportsand analyze results to ensure they are in line with the business forecast.

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Prepare weekly, monthly,quarterlyand annual financial forecasts. Improve and streamline the Organization’s planning process, taking pride in the quality of information provided. Design reports that present both actual and budget data in a concise manner for use by management in decision making.

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Perform special requests andparticipatewith projects/presentations: This will be on an as-needed basis and is expected to increase as the CFP Associate is trained.

This position is part of Smithfield’sCareer Foundation Program (CFP)whichisa training programdesigned toprovide an opportunity for recent college graduatesto explore career options through a function-specific rotation. The program is divided into tracks, each of which is oriented towards a different part of the Company’s operations. The program provides the CFP Associate with an opportunity to learn about an aspect of the Company’s business while simultaneously seeking a new position to launch a career with Smithfield. Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor and program manager, will be available to provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout the CFP Associate’s assigned rotations. Rotations can last anywhere from 18-months to 24-months depending on the rotational track the Associate enters.

Our CFP Associates are expected to contribute to the goals of each department to which they are assigned. They willassistin problem-solving, assume leadership roles for certain projects, help the department achieve both short and long-termobjectives, and in general deliver high-level results that exceed expectations. The Career Foundation Program is designed for high potential college/university graduates who can quickly adapt to new environments, show initiative, and take on increasingly complex project responsibilities.

The above 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 skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting,Financeor related field; or currently enrolled college student withan anticipatedgraduation by end of current semester

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Knowledge of financial and business principles

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Mustpossessa high levelof professionalism,discretionand ability to self-manage his/her time from remote locations

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Strong leadership and decision-making skills

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Excellent written and oral communication skills

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Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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• High standardsof accuracy
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• Travel up to 15-25% ofthe time. Periodic overnight travelrequired.
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• Currently authorized to work in the U.S.
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• Ability to work well with others inafastpaced, dynamic environment.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT

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• High levelof organizational planning, teamwork, analyticalreasoning skills.
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• Business Warehouse experience
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• Product costing experience
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• Experiencedin the use of SAP
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• Strong presentation skills
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• Strong self-motivation and organization skills
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• May berequiredto work long hours and weekends
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• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS& WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee shouldpossessto successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representativeof those an employee mayencounterwhile performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

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Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

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Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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Specific vision abilitiesrequiredinclude close vision, distancevisionandthe abilityto adjust focus.

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Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear

The expected pay range for this position is $21.63 - $31.25 per hour

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protectedveterans'status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595


The expected pay range for this position is $21.63 - $31.25 per hour.



Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.









EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.