Financial Analyst, CPG

Description

Step into the role of Financial Analyst within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, where your financial expertise will be the driving force behind transformative innovation. You'll provide strategic financial planning and analysis support to the Sr. Finance Manager, Sales, Marketing, managers, business partners, and employees, ensuring our financial processes are not only efficient but forward-thinking in support of continuous improvement of CPG's financial performance.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• New Product Development: As the key financial support for our division, you will ensure the successful commercialization of new products that achieve targeted financial outcomes. Your responsibilities include evaluating and supporting the costing of new products, conducting pricing analyses, and providing comprehensive product and project P&Ls. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our new product pipeline meets financial benchmarks and contributes to the company's growth and innovation goals.
• Budget & Forecasting: Collaborate with division leadership to spearhead the monthly financial forecast process. Lead the development and execution of the division's annual operating plan (budget), aligning with the company's strategic goals. Your role will be instrumental in formulating and maintaining operating and financial plans and commitments that drive our innovative approach and support long-term growth.
• Month End Analysis: Drive the month-end financial close process by overseeing close activities, performing thorough analyses, and transforming financial data into compelling narratives. Lead monthly financial reviews, presenting insights and innovative solutions to business partners, ensuring clarity and alignment with strategic goals.
• Financial Support: Serve as the key financial liaison to managers and business partners, delivering analytical and planning support that drives strategic decision-making. Enhance their understanding of the financial aspects of our business, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that maximizes financial acumen across the organization.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Financial Expertise: Proficient in advanced financial analysis techniques, including discounted cash flow, net present value, and internal rate of return.
• Relationship Building: Ability to forge strong relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues across all levels and functions within the organization.
• Influence and Leadership: Capable of positively influencing and motivating others, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Proactive Attitude: Possesses a can-do attitude and a sense of urgency, thriving in fast-paced environments while delivering high-quality, well-organized results.
• Analytical Excellence: Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with a keen eye for detail and a natural curiosity about processes.
• Data Mastery: Skilled in working with large, complex datasets, extracting valuable insights, and providing data-driven recommendations.
• Thorough Research: Adept at conducting thorough research to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Experienced with ERP systems and advanced computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, Access/SQL. Proficiency in Power BI/Essbase is highly desirable.
• Continuous Improvement: Strong commitment to the continuous improvement of processes, always seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Resilience: Performs well under pressure and adapts effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong presentation abilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related area or equivalent experience/training.
• Master's in Business Administration (M.B.A.) is a plus.
• 3+ years of financial planning and analysis experience supporting key business stakeholders.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Get to know us:

• A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
• An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
• A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

Hybrid Work Model: At The Krusteaz Company, we have in-office "core days" of Tuesdays and Wednesdays where all corporate employees are expected to be onsite. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are flexible remote days to allow for work/life balance. You may be asked to come in outside of a core day from time to time, based on business needs. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days provides opportunity for employees to build connections and collaborate together.

Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $50/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $25/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary Information: An employee in this position can expect a salary range between $74,912 and $ $119,862. We typically pay out between $83,000 and $105,000. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!

The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time and please, no third-party recruiters.