Commercial Business Analyst

Global Cellulose Fibers•Memphis, TN

39d•$66,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the Senior Manager Commercial Finance and broader GCF (Global Cellulose Fibers) team in numerous areas including analyzing customer profitability, sales volume and price forecast modeling, and supporting the development/execution of the Strategic Planning initiatives. This role is key to leveraging commercial opportunities including bringing new and innovative product portfolio to a global market.

Requirements

1-3 years of related experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent, with thorough knowledge of and experience in finance and financial analysis
Demonstrated competence to work:
with minimum supervision
effectively with all levels in corporation
Excellent Excel financial modeling and Pivot table skills
Consistent track record for getting business results
Excellent analytical and presentation skills
Ability to communicate through all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to work in with a globally diverse environment, people and cultures
Enthusiasm, curiosity and a strong desire to grow through the role.
Availability for some travel related to the role.

Nice To Haves

MBA is an advantage

Responsibilities

Provides analytical support for specified business initiatives and value stream improvements (sales contract support, system mill net optimization, customer/product profitability, logistics and inventory management, sales price tracking for key customers, etc).
Develops, compiles, and monitors key pricing inputs that drive the monthly revenue forecast for the GCF business based on inputs from the Commercial Organization.
Works with the S&OP team to take customer sales forecasts and build into the GCF price forecast model.
Develops and provides selected management reporting (customer ranking, dashboard, initiative tracking, other business profitability reporting, etc.)
Monthly financial statement review and bridge reconciliation preparation for monthly/quarterly reporting.
Responsible for reviewing the accuracy of sales system reporting, including discounts, rebates, and forecast accuracy.
Monitor and update financial master data driving Forecasting and profitability analysis.
Work with the GCF pricing team to support annual contract negotiation analytics.
Provide input for business annual plan and 5-year strategic plan.
Continuously improve and standardize sales & financial processes.
Provide backup coverage to other areas within the department.
Manage Working Capital reporting and forecasting process