Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the month-end closing process, consolidating and analyzing monthly variances throughout the organization.

• Take responsibility for the management reporting package and monitor various key performance indicators.

• Assist in forecasting and budgeting processes (monthly forecasts, annual plans, and multi-year strategic outlook) by collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate key assumptions, risks, and opportunities.

• Enhance forecast accuracy continuously by identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.

• Manage the preparation and presentation of management reports by offering specific, actionable, and forward-looking insights on changes and advising on potential risks and opportunities.

• Exhibit a thorough understanding of business drivers across the complete P&L (volume/sales, trade, COGS, marketing, SG&A) along with price/volume/mix analysis.

• Support sales finance initiatives as required, including analysis of promotion effectiveness, pricing, and trade investments in collaboration with Trade Planning and RGM teams.

• Construct financial models and scenario analyses to facilitate key decision-making, utilizing advanced data processing and automation tools (e.g., Power Query, Power Pivot).

• Foster collaboration with business teams for new product innovation, working cross-functionally to create P&Ls and evaluate the financial viability of projects.

• Promote an analytical mindset and discipline to deliver data-driven financial insights across cross-functional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in relevant fields (e.g., FP&A, Finance Decision Support, Corporate Finance, Data Analytics).

• Experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry with a strong understanding of business, brand, and customer strategies.

• Proven ability to analyze financial statements, validate accruals, and ensure compliance with accounting principles.

• Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on problem-solving and continuous process enhancements.

• A results-oriented approach with the capability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications.

• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., S4, SAC) to support financial operations, including data analysis, reporting, and the preparation/posting of journal entries.

• Preferred familiarity with TPM systems (e.g., Blacksmith) is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance package available on Day 1, including a wide array of health and wellness programs.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• Health savings account.

• Flexible spending account.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Telehealth services.

• 1:1 health coaching.

• Supportive benefits for all life stages.

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end.

• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Vacation pay, offering up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment).

• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.

• Tuition/Education assistance programs.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning.

• Scholarship programs for employees' children.

• Parental leave.

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

• Adoption assistance.

• Bereavement leave.

• Up to $300 reimbursement for fitness expenses.

• Up to $300 reimbursement for massage therapy.

• Employee appreciation events.

• Employee discounts.

• Opportunities for charitable giving.