Sr. Analyst - Sales Finance, Canada

Tropicana Brands Group•Chicago, IL

21d•$70,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Sales Finance - Canada contributes to Tropicana’s success by acting as a key part of the Tropicana Finance team in support of the Canada sales organization. In addition to providing business and analytics support, this position contributes to the company’s success by proactively monitoring Customer trends and identifying risks and opportunities to maximize business performance. Success in this role will require results-driven behavior, solid organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, strong financial analytical skills, technical strength, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting or Business-Related degree)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
Must be located in Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3+ years of experience and practical exposure preferably in Sales Finance, Trade Management, Financial Planning & Analysis with a CPG company
Experience with forecasting and budgeting, financial modeling
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions and processes
Results-oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management
Ability to function effectively in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applications

Responsibilities

Provide customer insight and analysis into drivers of change for key metrics: volume, price, margin and profitability by product
Identify any fluctuations between the plan/forecast and actual sales trend, communicate with the sales team and develop solutions to drive sales
Lead trade spend reporting, forecasting, and analysis to improve promotional effectiveness and overall return on investment
Evaluate customer-specific trade programs, pricing strategies, and promotional activities to maximize profitability
Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis and provide recommendations to optimize future trade investments
Improve/simplify processes by analyzing current tools and systems, and designing and implementing new procedures for more efficient reporting
Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects as required
Ability to structure and prioritize tasks, and focus efforts in an ambiguous work environment
Demonstrated ability to implement short- and long-term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation