Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team in Paterson, WA. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to provide financial guidance, manage budgeting and forecasting, and drive informed decision-making for Washington operations. Responsible for analyzing financial and productivity performance, developing cost models, and supporting short- and long-term business planning, this position translates complex data into actionable insights. Acting as a trusted business partner, the role influences operational and strategic decisions through clear financial analysis, scenario planning, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
Please note: This is an on site role at our Paterson location based in Eastern Washington. Candidates must live within commuting distance to be on site up to 5 days a week.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a Pacific Northwest icon and Washington state's original premium wine company. With roots dating back to 1933, Ste. Michelle helped define American fine wine, earning recognition as one of the nation's most respected premium wine producers. Today, our wines are enjoyed across all 50 states and in more than 100 countries around the world.
Locally owned by the Wyckoff family of Eastern Washington, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the distinctive character of Washington and Oregon's renowned growing regions. Our award-winning portfolio includes Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Liquid Light, ESTIVAL, ETHOS, Spring Valley Vineyard, and Northstar of Washington. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates also serves as the sales agent for Oregon wineries A to Z Wineworks, Erath and REX HILL, and for Trothe and Sagebreaker from Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA.
Financial Analyst job responsibilities include:
Financial Guidance and Process Ownership
- Compile and analyze monthly financial and productivity reports for Washington operations
- Manage, maintain and monitor the budget and forecasting process working closely with budget owners and planning to drive value from this effort
- Collaborate to develop and monitor metrics to measure and articulate planned vs. actual performance with actionable analysis
- Prepare variance explanations for use in consolidation of company performance reporting and fostering an informed culture
- Develop short and long-term business plans including working to balance supply and processing capacity, capital and manpower requirements
- Estimate vintage product costs based on planned expense and production qualities
- Provide vintage product cost to planning for use in the annual and long-term plan
- Maintain the costing model and use it for scenario planning and ad hoc analysis