Job description

Who We Are: Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply® and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we’re proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco – an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com Provides comprehensive manufacturing finance reporting and analytical support across established operating rhythms. Owns monthly manufacturing KPI reporting and operating expense forecasting and supports the accounting close through disciplined variance monitoring and trend analysis. This position exists to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial insight and governance that enables manufacturing leadership to manage performance, control costs, prioritize capital deployment, and execute strategic initiatives. Responsibilities: • Deliver results reporting and analysis on Flash Reporting (Weekly), Margin Huddle (Bi-Weekly), Monthly Financial Review Meetings (Monthly), State of Manufacturing (Monthly), Material Review (Quarterly) Annual Growth Plan (AGP) (Annually) • Produce reporting on results, monthly Manufacturing KPI’s and Manufacturing Forecasting Operating Expenses and Working Capital Analysis • Oversee Capital Expense process for G&S for Accounting • Inventory Management / Product Costing (STD Costing roll) • Accounting Close – Monitoring trends and expected/unexpected one-off variances. • Ad Hoc- support on going Manufacturing Strategy projects Education Minimum Required: • Bachelor degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics or other analytical related fields of study preferred. Experience Minimum Required: • 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or related analytical roles, including internships, co‑ops, or academic project experience. • Demonstrates ability to apply financial concepts through coursework or hands‑on experience, including data analysis, financial modeling, variance analysis, and proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.. • Prior experience with product costing and cost accounting is an asset Skills: Minimum Required : • Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff. Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner. • Excellent analytical and presentation skills. • Ability to see the big picture but also work at a detailed level. • Strong and self-confident personality with the ability to challenge assumptions and ideas and influence without authority. • Team player who is willing to dive into challenges. • Ability to synthesize information into recommendations and use those recommendations to drive change. • Determination to find information and develop hypotheses with limited concrete data. • Customer Service – Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed. • Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively. • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions. • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments. • Team player attitude with the ability to work independently. • Detail Oriented – Attention to details and accuracy. • Advanced computer skills (spreadsheet, database and graphics) and proficient knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Familiarity with PeopleSoft is a plus

Requirements

Must-haves

Produce reporting on results, monthly Manufacturing KPI’s and Manufacturing Forecasting Operating Expenses and Working Capital Analysis
Oversee Capital Expense process for G&S for Accounting
Inventory Management / Product Costing (STD Costing roll)
Accounting Close – Monitoring trends and expected/unexpected one-off variances.
Ad Hoc- support on going Manufacturing Strategy projects
1 - 3 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or related analytical roles, including internships, co‑ops, or academic project experience.
Demonstrates ability to apply financial concepts through coursework or hands‑on experience, including data analysis, financial modeling, variance analysis, and proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools..
Prior experience with product costing and cost accounting is an asset
Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
Ability to see the big picture but also work at a detailed level.
Strong and self-confident personality with the ability to challenge assumptions and ideas and influence without authority.
Team player who is willing to dive into challenges.
Ability to synthesize information into recommendations and use those recommendations to drive change.
Determination to find information and develop hypotheses with limited concrete data.
Customer Service – Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed.
Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments.
Team player attitude with the ability to work independently.
Detail Oriented – Attention to details and accuracy.
Advanced computer skills (spreadsheet, database and graphics) and proficient knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics or other analytical related fields of study preferred.
Familiarity with PeopleSoft is a plus

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