Finance Analyst

POMPEIAN INC•Baltimore, MD

48d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pompeian Olive Oil is actively recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join the Finance team at corporate headquarters in Baltimore on Pulaski highway. This role will focus on furthering the development of the Commercial Finance function and Supply Chain expense optimization. Working alongside the Senior Commercial Finance Manager, the Analyst will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to ensure proper tracking of promotions, analyze forecasting, and develop efficient use of trade funds amongst other ad hoc requests. This is a hybrid role with room for growth and opportunity. The role will report to the Senior Commercial Finance Manager. All candidates must live in the following states in order to be considered for the role; Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related discipline
2-3 years of progressive related work experience in Accounting or Finance related role
Ability to partner with key personnel across Sales & Marketing functions
Working knowledge of financial statements such as Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet required
Strong working knowledge of computer systems and software applications
Able to prioritize multiple tasks with a keen eye for details and a passion to produce results
Ability to trouble shoot and develop solutions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn CPG finance

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CPG, retail grocery industry customer base preferred

Responsibilities

Finance Analyst will use existing Trade Fund planning tools (Blue Planner), work directly with sales Business Unit Managers to provide analysis and approval on trade investments
Analyst will build detailed price and cost justifications for new Pompeian branded items while partnering with Sr Commercial Finance Manager serving as a financial advisor to the sales team, ensuring continued market share growth
Assist with Private Label bids including cost builds, approved logistics costs, review pricing prior to submissions and entering bids in coordination with business partners in Spain
Finance Analyst will perform post promotional analysis to determine Return on Investment (ROI) and recommend changes within the business
Finance Analyst will concisely present data/analysis and clearly articulate insights and recommendations to influence future promotions and use trade analytics (promotion ROI analysis) to ensure efficient allocation of trade spend
Review current sales Forecast and Budget to ensure it is planned in line with trends and promotional strategy and provide insight to improve accuracy
Develops proforma financial models upon request to evaluate Sales and Marketing activity
Review of cost center spending versus budget/forecast for both Sales and Marketing
Lead Ad-Hoc projects to enhance Pompeian’s growth and improve work efficiency
Ensure all projects comply with environmental regulations, and company environmental goals
Perform duties and tasks per Pompeian’s mission, goals and core values
All other duties as assigned or directed by Manager

Benefits

Starting range is 75-85K with eligibility for bonus and with opportunities for advancement
401K
401K matching
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 100% monthly premium funded by Pompeian for a single or family
Health Reimbursement Account
Paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays
Annual safety shoe allowance
Paid time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, and Volunteer Events
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Free Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
Employee led programs for wellness, diversity, and planned community events
Educational Assistance Program
Family Scholarship Program
Opportunity to work with a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace, Top 2024 Workplace in manufacturing, compensation & benefits and one of Maryland healthiest business