Senior Financial Analyst

The Wonderful Company•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, this is an opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who is looking for high visibility and the chance to oversee various aspects of the annual budgeting and monthly reporting process. This individual will interact with several business units across the organization and will be relied on as a critical stakeholder within the department by providing regular decision support to senior management. A key member of the finance team, the ideal candidate has prior experience in budgeting & forecasting and monthly reporting within a corporate environment. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

Superior analytical and reporting skills with the ability to resolve issues and develop new processes when necessary
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and work quickly/accurately under pressure
Advanced knowledge of Excel is required - demonstrated experience with pivot tables, formulas and external data sources
3-5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting or related field. Financial analysis and/ or cost accounting experience in a mid to large size manufacturing environment, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and ERP Systems Experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of food/beverage manufacturing business is a plus

Responsibilities

Understand financial operations of the business and educate others inside and outside the Finance/Accounting group about the financial performance of their respective area
Responsible for internal monthly reporting models, including presentation of financial results to POM senior leadership
Support various corporate reporting deliverables by gathering data, developing and updating models and reporting on cash flow, ROI, capital, Overhead and other areas
Assist with monthly close and variance analysis, prepare Journal Entries, generate monthly reports and complete other tasks related to the close process
Assist with budget preparation and forecast updates focusing on underlying business drivers and key financial and operating metrics
Analyze large volumes of data and present in a concise and intuitive manner; interpret data to explain past financial performance and project future results and formulate a coherent story with clear, easy to follow conclusions and implications
Update, maintain and publish product line profitability to inform decisions based on data driven insights
Evaluate the financial impacts of new product launches and new packaging updates
Utilize Oracle financial system information and Power BI to develop and communicate value-added reporting tools
Evaluate the ROI of capital investments and profitability of new business ventures as required
Reduce waste and drive continuous improvement both within POM and across other business units

Benefits

Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans
401k with match eligibility
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Clear paths for career progression and internal mobility
Dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Company-wide mentorship program
Continuous Improvement Training
Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice
Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.