Finance Analytics Manager (Onsite in Lancaster, TX)

Niagara Water•Diamond Bar, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Finance Analytics Manager (Onsite in Lancaster, TX) The Finance Analytics Manager is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting key financial data to drive informed decision-making across both Finance and cross-functional teams. This role includes full P&L ownership and reporting, with a focus on the profitability and performance of the Beverage segment. The manager will partner closely with Manufacturing teams across a regional network of plants providing comprehensive operational finance support, support the Sales organization with pricing analysis and revenue insights, and provide financial leadership across other key areas of the business — including but not limited to Supply Chain, raw materials, and other related components of the P&L.

Requirements

6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience in Position
4 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Understanding of Financial statements, revenue, cost and margin
Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumif, etc.)
Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications (Word and PowerPoint)
Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work assignments with limited guidance in a changing environment
Strong problem solving/ analytical skills
Ability to seek and obtain information from a wide range of sources and individuals both within, and outside of the Finance department
Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and complete assignments quickly and accurately.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly interpret and convey complex financial data to cross-functional teams and senior leaders
Previous experience with month end closing and budget planning preferred
Understanding of manufacturing cost structures, variance analysis, and cost drivers preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and other related fields or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
10+ Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Previous experience with Oracle or other ERP systems preferred
Experience with coding in Python, R, or comparable tools is a plus
Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting

Responsibilities

Provide financial expertise, analysis, and guidance in direct support of the company’s leadership team collaborating with team members at all levels of the company.
Review weekly and monthly regional operating statements to ensure financial data accuracy, integrity and consistency of information while also identifying potential operating issues for further investigation/consideration by manufacturing leadership.
Work as an integral member of the plant management team providing financial expertise on a proactive basis.
Develop financial and data models to aid in better understanding overall financial performance and value creation.
Responsible for complex and comprehensive financial activities or functions related to P&L management including ownership, oversight, and support of profitability analysis, operating expense trends, business plan development, budgeting, cost accounting and other areas relating to financial or managerial accounting and analysis.
Design, develop and prepare accurate and timely reports and analysis, providing financial guidance and general business direction for influencing business decisions and the achievement of strategic goals.
Investigate and explain variances or unexpected results.
Design, develop, implement, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports that provide management with information used in the decision-making process of various initiatives/projects.
Provide financial leadership in all aspects of current and prospective business ventures.
Assist in the analysis of financial data and extract and define relevant information.
Assume leadership role including mentoring and training more junior team members within the finance department and drive initiatives to successful conclusion.