Senior Analyst, FP&A

Role Overview

• Serve as the cross-functional lead to Supply Chain and Sales in a matrix organization (Brand and Corporate) with emphasis in costing, PPV, BOM, trade, etc.
• Actively participate in month-end close, reporting and analysis, through sound financial and accounting concepts application.
• Lead the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for assigned functional unit(s).
• Develop and maintain forecast and budget templates.
• Develop and maintain routine and ad-hoc reports to management that provide visibility to financial results and trends.
• Analyzes financial results, comparing actual and year-to-date performance with prior periods, forecasts, and plans.
• Prepares material for monthly business reviews for senior leadership.
• Independently construct moderate to complex financial models to analyze the impact of current and proposed company initiatives.
• Analyze, assess and report on the overall impact of initiatives and how well they meet organizational and functional unit goals and strategies.
• Interact with, and provide, broad analytical and business support to assigned functional unit(s).
• Prepare reporting and analysis of financial results related to business and financial objectives.
• Frequently consults with members of the functional unit to gain information and insight, and influences guidance that maximize company profitability.
• Drive continuous process improvements and best practices across the finance team and broader organization to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of reporting and planning processes.
• Maximize productivity by automating reports, utilizing financial systems and processes as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or Business from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of relevant, progressive experience with a solid background in Finance, Accounting, or Analytics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: Ability to interact with and present financial analysis to all levels of management, ability to influence and persuade, great presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to think strategically, and act proactively to build trust and confidence with stakeholders
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Independently conceive and construct financial models, identifying and analyzing business trends
• Collaborative mindset with strength in effectively receiving and communicating feedback
• Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data, perform reconciliations and summarize information for management review
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced level Excel skills, experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems and related technologies
• Ability to coordinate efforts of team members and internal customers who are distant in time and geography
• Provides critical thinking in approaching and addressing financial analysis, modeling and reporting needs
• Must be able to evaluate, design and improve workflows and processes to create reliable, accurate financial reporting methods that reduce error rates and time investment required
• Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX regulations
• Accountable for accurate completion of projects and essential functions at required completion dates
• Impacts the ability of others to complete their critical tasks which are essential to the company’s financial reporting and analysis functions
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams on various projects; and acting as a consultant/educator, providing ongoing financial guidance and formal training for internal customers
• CPG experience preferred.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• health insurance
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education related programs
• paid holidays
• vacation time