Senior Sales Finance Analyst

The Sr. Sales Analyst will support the financial processes, systems and studies that support planning and forecasting for the US as it relates to account management.

This includes operational planning, quarterly forecasting, monthly outlooks, monthly reporting business reviews.

This role will be a strong partner to the sales Directors and broader sales team to help monitor sales forecasts, develop customer P&L, track, evaluate and optimize trade activity.

In addition, this the Sr. Sales Analyst will have close ties to several BU’s and align on overall deflator and sales management

In this role you will be expected to deliver timely, relevant, and accurate analysis that leads to efficient and effective commercial processes.

Championing day to day process simplification efforts is also a critical expectation for this role.

Accountabilities :

• Provide financial planning and analysis support to channel teams
• Support the development of product and customer P&Ls from sales to contribution margin and use variance analysis to identify areas to optimize sales and gross margin
• Lead monthly trade reviews with the sales team in alignment with audit controls, also performing monthly accounting entries for the trade accrual
• Work closely with the trade promo tool team to ensure event creation is accurate and ties to sales trackers. All audit requirements should be followed.
• Review and interpret monthly results and projections, including risks and opportunities with appropriate business partners and finance management
• Support the tools and processes intended to drive improved return on investment related to deflator investments
• Additional accountabilities include approval of promotional activity, preparation of adjusting entries, reconciliation of accrual accounts
• Provide input / support for the Annual Business Plan and monthly forecasts

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-6 years of financial analytical experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external business partners
• Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize based on business strategies and objectives

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Hyperion Planning and SAP (or other ERP) experience
• Experience in the CPG industry preferred
• Additional degrees of certifications preferred e.g. MBA, CPA, CMA

Work Environment

• Closely collaborates with a cross functional commercial team which requires some work hour flexibility
• Hybrid work envrionment aligned with function guidelines

The salary range for this position is $76,000 - 104,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.