Financial Analyst

Red Bull•Santa Monica, CA

10d

About The Position

Red Bull is seeking a Financial Analyst with strong analytical capabilities, business partnership skills, and a sense of ownership. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, this role serves as a finance partner to the Grocery channel, helping shape commercial decisions, optimize investments, and drive profitable growth across a national customer portfolio. The analyst supports financial analysis, forecasting, trade investment management, and cross-functional collaboration to influence business performance and commercial strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), commercial finance, or a related role.
Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, large data-set analysis, and management reporting.
Solid understanding of financial planning, variance analysis, and performance management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build cross-functional relationships and communicate complex financial information to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage, or retail industry.
Familiarity with SAP, Analysis for Office, or similar financial reporting and planning tools.
Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools, such as Power BI.
Demonstrated ability to use AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, automate processes, and support data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Support monthly forecasting, annual planning, and performance reviews by identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Conduct month-end close analysis, including reviewing actual results, validating accruals, and explaining variances against forecast and plan.
Prepare financial reporting and monthly business review materials that communicate results, performance trends, and business implications.
Manage trade investment forecasts, accruals, and performance tracking.
Evaluate pricing, promotional activity, and customer investments for their impact on business performance and profitability.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support pricing, investment, and customer decisions.
Review customer agreements and investment activity to identify financial risks, discrepancies, and opportunities.
Partner with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders on commercial planning and decision-making.
Provide financial insights and recommendations that inform customer strategies, investment plans, and channel priorities.
Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations for finance and non-finance audiences.
Present monthly business reviews and financial results to Sales stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, including senior leaders.
Support strategic initiatives related to pricing, trade investment, customer profitability, and commercial effectiveness.
Improve reporting, analytical tools, financial controls, and recurring processes through standardization and automation.
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, financial visibility, and operational efficiency.