Senior Analyst, FP&A

Mondelēz International•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Perfect Snacks is currently searching for a highly motivated and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this position, you will work closely with the Senior Commercial Finance Manager with a primary emphasis on supporting our Supply Chain and Sales functions. This individual will develop modeling and advanced analytics, synthesize large data sets, and produce concise and actionable recommendations and/or conclusions to leadership, articulating the financial impact of wide-ranging business operations and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will combine an understanding of Finance and Accounting with a practical knowledge of Financial Statements to ensure the financial goals of the company are achieved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or Business from an accredited college or university
5+ years of relevant, progressive experience with a solid background in Finance, Accounting, or Analytics
Excellent written and oral communication skills: Ability to interact with and present financial analysis to all levels of management, ability to influence and persuade, great presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team
Strong relationship building skills and the ability to think strategically, and act proactively to build trust and confidence with stakeholders
Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Independently conceive and construct financial models, identifying and analyzing business trends
Collaborative mindset with strength in effectively receiving and communicating feedback
Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data, perform reconciliations and summarize information for management review
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced level Excel skills, experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems and related technologies
Ability to coordinate efforts of team members and internal customers who are distant in time and geography
Provides critical thinking in approaching and addressing financial analysis, modeling and reporting needs
Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX regulations

Nice To Haves

CPG experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the cross-functional lead to Supply Chain and Sales in a matrix organization (Brand and Corporate) with emphasis in costing, PPV, BOM, trade, etc.
Actively participate in month-end close, reporting and analysis, through sound financial and accounting concepts application.
Lead the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for assigned functional unit(s). Develop and maintain forecast and budget templates.
Develop and maintain routine and ad-hoc reports to management that provide visibility to financial results and trends.
Analyzes financial results, comparing actual and year-to-date performance with prior periods, forecasts, and plans. Prepares material for monthly business reviews for senior leadership.
Independently construct moderate to complex financial models to analyze the impact of current and proposed company initiatives. Analyze, assess and report on the overall impact of initiatives and how well they meet organizational and functional unit goals and strategies.
Interact with, and provide, broad analytical and business support to assigned functional unit(s). Prepare reporting and analysis of financial results related to business and financial objectives. Frequently consults with members of the functional unit to gain information and insight, and influences guidance that maximize company profitability.
Drive continuous process improvements and best practices across the finance team and broader organization to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of reporting and planning processes. Maximize productivity by automating reports, utilizing financial systems and processes as appropriate.
Must be able to evaluate, design and improve workflows and processes to create reliable, accurate financial reporting methods that reduce error rates and time investment required
Accountable for accurate completion of projects and essential functions at required completion dates
Impacts the ability of others to complete their critical tasks which are essential to the company’s financial reporting and analysis functions
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams on various projects; and acting as a consultant/educator, providing ongoing financial guidance and formal training for internal customers