Financial Analyst, Accounting & Commercial Finance

About the role

This role supports the Trade Marketing and Commercial team through financial planning, accounting oversight, and analytical decision support.

Responsibilities

• Develop forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans
• Analyze trade and commercial spending performance
• Ensure accurate accounting and U.S. GAAP compliance for trade-related activities
• Support strategic initiatives to drive efficiency and profitability
• Partner with business leaders on scenario modeling, financial analysis, reporting enhancements, and process improvements
• Support internal, external, and SOX audits by maintaining strong controls, documentation, and compliance with financial policies
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, reporting enhancements, data governance, and process optimization initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in Accounting, FP&A, Trade Finance, Commercial Finance, or related finance roles, preferably within the CPG industry
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, financial reporting, trade spending, reserves, and internal controls
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, financial statement analysis, audit requirements, and accounting compliance
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, variance analysis, management reporting, and financial performance monitoring
• Strong financial modeling, scenario planning, and business case development skills, with the ability to support strategic decision-making
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights
• Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional teams and influencing business decisions through financial analysis and recommendations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and financial planning/reporting systems, with a focus on automation and process improvement

Qualifications

• Likely to be legally authorized to work in the United States and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Business Case Development
• Scenario Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• PowerPoint

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary Range: $88,000 - $110,000