Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance

Ocean Spray Cranberries • Boston, MA

3d • $78,700 - $98,400 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance will partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial analysis, reporting, and insights that support informed business decision-making. This role supports end-to-end P&L management by driving forecasting, planning, and performance management processes, while helping identify risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate data into actionable insights to commercial and finance leadership.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of work experience in relevant fields (e.g. FP&A, Finance Decision Support, Corporate Finance, Data Analytics)
• Consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience and strong understanding of business, brand, & customer strategy
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial statements, validate accruals, and ensure adherence to accounting principles
• Robust analytical skills, with focus on problem-solving and continuous process improvement
• Strong emphasis on business partnership, with ability to effectively communicate and work cross-functionally
• Results oriented, with ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Highly proficient use of Excel, PowerPoint & other Microsoft products
• Experience leveraging ERP systems (e.g., S4, SAC) to support financial operations, including data analysis, reporting, and preparation/posting of journal entries
• Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
• At least 3 Years of Experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• Preferred Experience with TPM systems (e.g. Blacksmith) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, consolidating and analyzing monthly variances across the business.
• Assume ownership for management reporting package and tracking of various key performance metrics.
• Support forecasting and budgeting routines (monthly forecasts, annual plans, and multi-year strategic outlook) by partnering with cross functional teams to incorporate key assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Continuously improve forecast accuracy by identifying trends, gaps, and process enhancements
• Own the preparation and delivery of management reporting by providing specific, actionable, and forward-looking commentary on the changes and guidance on potential risk and opportunities.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business drivers across the full P&L (volume/sales, trade, COGS, marketing, SG&A) and price/volume/mix analysis
• Support sales finance activities as needed, including promotion effectiveness, pricing, and trade investment analysis in partnership with Trade Planning and RGM teams
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support key decision making, leveraging advanced data processing and automation functionalities (e.g. Power Query, Power Pivot)
• Develop partnership with the business teams for new product innovation, work cross-functionally to build P&Ls and assess financial viability of projects.
• Champion an analytical mindset and discipline to provide data-driven financial advisory across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior