Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

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My Client is a 2 billion-dollar enterprise doing business in 19 countries around the globe. It has become one of the largest wellness retailers in North America. It is the largest manufacturer of consumer packaged goods in the Northwest.

EXPERIENCE

• We are currently seeking FP&A Analyst s to join our growing team. In this role, the Senior Financial Analyst will be a strategic business partner to other cross-functional teams; provide financial analysis and support; own, set up and publish automated reports and dashboards at an ongoing cadence; and help set up business and financial processes for improvement and automation.
• This role requires an individual who can drive projects in a fast-paced environment, and provide recommendations & analysis that will assist management in making critical strategic decisions.

Preferably looking for candidates with experience in FP&A supporting the following functions:

• Sales & Marketing
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain
• R&D

You Will:

• Provide insightful, data-driven financial analysis and recommendations around key investments & contracts.
• Identify and execute opportunities for process improvement.
• Be a strong business partner with cross-functional teams, enabling them in understanding the financial impact of key decisions.
• Manage cost savings and cost avoidance projects and process for the business.
• Prepare and distribute monthly Actual vs. Budget reports, spend by vendor detail, and other monthly reporting needs, providing commentary when needed to inform outcomes and assumptions.
• Create standard and ad-hoc reports & dashboards to be shared with the business.
• Be an integral member of the monthly financial close process.
• Work closely with business leaders by providing modeling and analytical support.
• Operate with minimal supervision and able to make informed, well-reasoned decisions independently.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical, decision making, and project management skills with strong attention to details.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a rigorous environment where priorities can change quickly; strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and flexibility to vary hours and efforts according to deadlines.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally, through strong relationship building, influencing, negotiating and communication skills, with all levels of management.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience in building financial models.
• Experience with Adaptive Insights or other reporting/forecasting tools a plus.
• 2-4 years of previous FP&A / Accounting role and Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in manufacturing/consumer packaged goods/ Food company is a plus.
• B.A. degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field required.