Financial Analyst

S & E Gourmet Cuts Inc•Los Angeles, CA

18h•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Archer Meat Snacks, a rapidly growing brand in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is seeking a Financial Analyst, FP&A to support financial planning, reporting, and business performance. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic analysis, with close collaboration across Finance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain. The position offers broad business exposure and the opportunity to influence key decisions through financial insights. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly analytical, and eager to advance their career in a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
1-3 years of professional experience, including 1-2 years of financial planning & analysis, financial analysis, corporate finance, or accounting experience.
Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, financial modeling, and data analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment based in Los Angeles, CA.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the food, beverage, or broader Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar financial systems.
Experience utilizing Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and data visualization platforms.
Experience developing executive reporting packages and financial dashboards.
MBA, CPA, or progress toward a professional finance or accounting certification.

Responsibilities

Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, dashboards, and variance analyses.
Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results, identifying key business drivers.
Assist in developing financial models and ad hoc analyses for strategic business decisions.
Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators and communicate trends.
Prepare accurate and timely management reporting packages for executive leadership.
Support the development of financial presentations for Executive Leadership Team meetings and Board of Directors reporting.
Work closely with Accounting to ensure financial reporting accuracy and consistency.
Assist with month-end and quarter-end financial reporting activities.
Develop recurring reports to improve visibility into business performance.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support business initiatives.
Provide financial analysis supporting new product launches, promotional initiatives, pricing decisions, and cost savings opportunities.
Assist with tracking financial performance against approved business cases and investment assumptions.
Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from business leaders and functional partners.
Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that improve financial and operational performance.
Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and financial processes.
Develop dashboards and reporting tools utilizing Excel, Power BI, or similar business intelligence platforms.
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.