Business & Sustainability Analyst

Company: United Dairymen Of Arizona
Location: Tempe
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:Business & Sustainability AnalystDEPARTMENT: AdministrationREPORTS TO: Sr. Vice President of Legal & RiskBACK UP:Vice President of Legal & RiskSTATUS: ExemptPURPOSE:The Business & Sustainability Analyst will function as a business partner with plant and financial management to effectively manage and control the local business. The Business & Sustainability Analyst will collect and analyze all significant data points to build custom reports for specific departments. He/she will also liaise with corporate financial staff. This person is also responsible for the maintenance of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory, tools and ecosystem to support the growing sustainability initiative at UDA. Working closely in support of department leadership and with Operations, Information Technology, and other cross-functional stakeholders, the Business & Sustainability Analyst supports significant portions of UDA's Sustainability strategy. The Business & Sustainability Analyst supports the sustainability organization by leveraging their GHG accounting skillset and understanding of the Company's operations and internal databases to support the creation and maintenance of a variety of analyses to determine/measure UDA's environmental, social and governance impacts.Skills & Abilities:· A strong strategic and business mindset.· Ability to accept responsibility for actions and decisions, both success and failure.· Ability to inspire others and promotes a team environment; considers impact of actions and decisions on employees/co-workers/customers and other relationships.· Ability to interpret data/information analysis, data governance, and analysis of computer hardware/software systems regarding the company.· Demonstrates a compelling and inspired vision thru engagement in workplace activities, business plans, attitude and self-development.· Provides leadership and decision-making within this person's role.· Exhibits ethical behavior thru actions, communications, and self-management.· Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.· Possess considerable knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases, data storage systems and telecommunication systems and all related infrastructure.· Possess technical and professional competency, demonstrated by work that is timely, accurate, organized and clearly articulated with attention to detail.· Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other systems related to information technology.· Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions.· Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations.· Ability to own the GHG, waste, energy and water inventories, completing calculations based on the GHG Protocol and other domestic and international standards, manage third party verification process.· Develops business cases for various sustainability, or other business purposes, activities/projects.· Develops all deliverables and deliverable templates and provides inputs/suggestions for quality improvement.· Strong skills, communication skills, problem solving skills, leadership skills, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.· Think outside the box and demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and analysis.· Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers and upper management· Proficient in use of accounting systems, implementation of financial practices, analysis of financial and operating information to facilitate decision making andrecommending actions to improve.· Proficient in Microsoft products, database software and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems.· Strong written and verbal communication skills.· Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.Experience:· 3-5 years of experience as business and/or sustainability analyst in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on cost accounting and reporting.· Experience quantifying, tracking, and mitigating environmental impacts and/or risks, including working with GHG inventory data.·Education/Certifications:· B.S. in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or Sustainability related field or comparable work experience required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: · Requires ability to safely operate office related equipment.· Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings.· Requires ability to hear and speak.· Requires ability to remain sedentary for periods of time occasionally.· Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items up to 25lbs.· Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items between 20 and 55lbs occasionally.· Requires ability to push and pull items occasionally in excess of 55lbs with assistance.· Requires ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights including floors of 100ft or more occasionally.· Requires ability to hear and speak and occasionally hear and speak in very noisy environments.· Requires ability to work in varying extreme hot, cold, and wet temperatures and conditions occasionally.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: MinimalPRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information. Effectively report on and analyze operating results, performance against budget and other matters bearing on the financial and operating effectiveness of the plant· Communicates results effectively to management and non-financial personnel· Provides risk analysis for contingency planning· Participates in the preparation of the annual budget and support the key contributors in the annual strategic planning process and the development of operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to Corporate strategic objectives· Key stakeholder and driver of regular financial forecasts and projections for the plant· Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls. Drive processes to monitor and improve the consumption of milk, materials and utilities against budget and historical averages.· Leads actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk and prioritizing resource needs.· Provides investment analysiswhen assigned· Works with IT to develop and maintain queries/automation for all sustainability reporting.· Maintains the Intelex sustainability dashboard.· Provides key performance metric and data to executive management· Performs other related duties & participates in special projects as assigned· Keep accurate and legible records.· Adhere to all SOP's and HACCP guidelines.· Adhere to all UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies, procedures, reporting any nonconformity.· Other duties as required.This Job Description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the role described as other responsibilities may be assigned in order to meet the needs of the Company. Employees are expected to pitch in wherever they are needed, learn new skills as required, and do whatever it takes to serve both internal and external Clients.Reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue burden on the Company may be determined for qualified disabled persons who can thereby successfully perform the essential function duties and responsibilities.*** United Dairymen of Arizona is a Drug Free Workplace***United Dairymen of Arizona is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.QualificationsBehaviorsPreferred Leader: Inspires teammates to follow themDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationFinancial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursementFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpEducationRequiredBachelorsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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