Financial Analyst

Purpose Statement

The Financial Analyst will provide insightful financial management support, advice, and counsel to the Vice President of Consumer Brands Division.  This position will also provide some financial support to the Ecommerce Division and acquisitions.  This position will bring financial guidance and support to the monthly close process, monthly forecasting process which includes gap analysis with risk and opportunities, bid/ pricing analysis, and sales incentive plan analysis. This position will play a key role in assisting with decision support that will drive performance and results of the overall Division. The company’s competitive advantage is its focus on innovation; therefore, the Financial Analyst will also be involved in working through projections on new products that requires developing cost estimates and determining pricing. 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Support the Consumer Brands Division of its U.S./Canada Region.
• Play a key role in managing the financial reporting and analysis for the Division, supporting sales with bids, pricing efforts, and assistance with the sales incentive plan. 
• Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this position will work on a cross functional team of associates supporting sales and marketing efforts.
• Be closely involved with the intricacies of the business strategy and execution of key deliverables.
• Travel is limited to the US for sales meetings and/or manufacturing plant visits

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; MBA or other advanced degree as well as CPA/CMA certification is highly preferred 
• Minimum of 3 years of solid Finance/Accounting experience 
• Modeling experience with financial, cost, etc. along with system support  
• Proven ability to develop accurate and timely financial analysis & reports 
• Demonstrated success in working with other leaders on a cross functional basis 
• Experience in finance, accounting, financial data analysis and forecasting with preparation of monthly reports 
• Thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost control
• Willing to work in a face-paced dynamic environment collaboratively with various teams including Finance, Sales, Marketing, & Operations
• Demonstrated planning, managing projects and organizing skills 
• Takes action on the conclusions from the analysis 
• Passion for the business, combined with a positive personality and attitude, and a hands-on style 
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills 
• Holds self-accountable with sound judgment, high intelligence, and ample common sense; high emotional IQ 
• High energy with appropriate sense of urgency 

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