Senior Financial Analyst
We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to drive data-informed decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. This role partners closely with Sales, Finance, and cross-functional teams to evaluate sales performance, trade spend, pricing strategies, and customer profitability. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with business acumen to deliver actionable insights that support revenue growth and margin improvement.
Responsibilities
- Analyze sales trends, forecasts, and performance by customer, product, and channel. - Develop and maintain financial models, reports, and dashboards to monitor performance. - Evaluate trade spend, promotions, and pricing decisions to optimize ROI and profitibility. - Conduct pricing and margin analysis, including cost impacts and innovation P&Ls. - Partner with Sales to improve forecast accuracy and identify performance drivers. - Perform customer and product-level profitability analyses. - Support financial reporting, budgeting, and reforecast processes. - Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for leadership.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (advanced degree/certifications a plus). - 5–7 years of experience in FP&A, data analysis, or related finance roles. - 2–3 years in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment preferred. - Strong knowledge of financial reporting, P&L statements, and general accounting principles. - Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) preferred. - Proven ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, and communicate complex financial data clearly. - Experience in sales, pricing, or trade spend analysis strongly desired.
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