About this role
Location & Schedule:
This position is primarily based in Haverhill, MA, with occasional travel required to our Wilmington, MA facility. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and analytical Operations Finance Clerk to support the finance and manufacturing teams at our Massachusetts-based food production facility. This role is responsible for supporting cost analysis, operational reporting, inventory tracking, and financial planning within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The Operations Finance Clerk will work closely with plant operations, supply chain, and accounting teams to help improve efficiency, control costs, maintain accurate financial data, and support business decision-making.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly operational finance reporting.
- Support inventory reconciliation, material usage tracking, and variance analysis.
- Analyze production costs, labor efficiency, waste, and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses for plant operations.
- Partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Maintain and update spreadsheets, dashboards, and ERP system data.
- Participate in month-end close activities and financial reporting processes.
- Conduct ad hoc analyses related to production, procurement, inventory, and plant performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and finance departments.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and internal controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Interest in manufacturing, operations, or the food industry preferred
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Competencies and Skills:
Experience with data analysis or financial modeling
Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs and cost accounting concepts
Knowledge of Excel, Power BI, D365, or similar reporting tools is a plus
Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a production environment.
Physical Demands:
- The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills require of position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.
- Employees must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment at Monogram Foods.
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
- Sit-down desk