Field Financial Analyst - Airline Catering

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

Role Purpose Statement

Assist Finance Director with the financial affairs of the company with preparation of financial analyses of operations, including financial statements and supporting schedules that will drive business decisions on a daily basis, along with periodic audit of key functional areas from a financial risk mitigation and accuracy of reporting.

Main Accountabilities

• Preparing and analyzing monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement, customer profitability reports, budgets and interim forecasts which includes monitoring daily performance, analyzing operating results (Revenue, Labor Cost, Material Cost) and making insightful recommendations that will optimize facility profitability.
• Preparing ad-hoc financial analyses and determining areas of potential cost savings in manufacturing.
• Assist in preparing accurate financial forecasts and budgets.
• Participate in the month end close accounting processes.
• Strong working knowledge of accrual accounting.
• Develop and implement effective controls to ensure accurate revenue and cost accounting
• Participate in the monthly inventory process and perform post-inventory food cost analyses.
• Work closely with the materials manager, buyers and the LPS Supply Chain Optimization team to identify potential material cost savings and ensure proper data quality in SAP MM
• Identifying cost and revenue opportunities which will support achievement of company’s financial goals
• Must interact well in a team environment and demonstrate interpersonal relations by displaying a positive customer service attitude.
• Very high attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a structured way.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field of study.
• 3-5 years finance experience with at least 1 year in cost accounting/controlling in an assembly/production process environment with specific experience in cost account