Manager, Finance Analytics

Samsung•Plano, TX

20h

About The Position

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is hiring a Manager, Account Finance Analytics in Plano, Texas. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The company describes itself as an innovation-focused technology leader with products and services spanning mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. SEA also states its commitment to environmental impact through eco-conscious products, practices, and operations. The manager will provide account-level financial analysis and reporting for key retail and regional accounts, covering profitability, revenue, margins, trade spend, promotions, budgets, and forecasts. The role partners with Sales, Finance, Pricing, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to inform account planning, negotiations, and business decisions, and presents financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership. The position also develops dashboards and financial models, monitors risks and opportunities, and evaluates account and promotional performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, account finance, or trade finance; consumer electronics or home appliances experience is preferred.
Strong experience with account-level P&L management and trade spend analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, PM, and Finance teams.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with comfort presenting to senior leadership.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail account finance or customer-facing financial roles.
Familiarity with trade promotion management and retail pricing structures.
Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
Understanding of retail sell-through dynamics and inventory management.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain account-level P&Ls for key retail and regional accounts, tracking revenue, margin, and trade spend performance.
Provide regular financial performance reporting to Sales and leadership teams, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
Analyze account-level sell-through, sell-in, and inventory data to identify financial impacts and recommend actions.
Monitor and report account profitability across retail and regional channels weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
Track and analyze trade spend and promotional investments by account, ensuring alignment with budgets and ROI targets.
Conduct pre- and post-promotion financial analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and profitability of trade programs.
Partner with Pricing and Marketing to assess the financial impact of promotions, rebates, and pricing programs.
Identify opportunities to optimize trade investment across retail and regional accounts.
Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for retail and regional accounts.
Build and maintain financial forecast models incorporating account-level sales trends, pricing changes, and promotional plans.
Provide actual-versus-budget-versus-forecast variance analysis, including explanations and action plans.
Work with Sales and Finance teams to support accurate and timely financial planning.
Serve as a financial partner to Retail and Regional Sales teams, providing analytical support for account planning and negotiations.
Collaborate with Pricing, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to assess the financial implications of business decisions.
Support account teams in developing customer investment proposals with financial justification and expected ROI.
Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track financial metrics across retail and regional accounts.
Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
Proactively identify and flag account-level financial risks and opportunities.
Benchmark account performance against industry trends and the competitive landscape.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee Purchase Program
Tuition Assistance after 6 months
Paid Time Off
Student Loan Program after 6 months
Wellness Incentives
MBO bonus compensation based on company, division, and individual performance for regular full-time employees