Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and actuals reporting for supply chain expenditures, including accruals, journal entry support, account reconciliations, invoice coding, and validation of results
• Contribute to budget and forecast processes for warehousing, freight, excise taxes, inventory, and standard costs
• Develop and maintain reporting to monitor actuals, analyze variances against budget, forecast, and prior year, and clearly explain key business drivers
• Manage and analyze large, complex data sets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, then translate those insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership
• Partner with cross-functional partners during budget to support the standard cost creation process
• Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• At least 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, supply chain finance, or a related analytical role; CPG experience preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Experience working with large data sets and financial reporting systems, such as Cognos, JDE, etc.

Required Skills

• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work efficiently with large data sets, lookup formulas, pivot tables, and detailed reporting files
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, with the ability to balance precision, materiality, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Agile learner who can quickly understand new processes, systems, data sources, and business drivers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate analysis into clear business explanations
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Must be a self-motivated individual with the ability to identify issues/opportunities for improvement and be proactive in addressing them

About the Role

Founded in 1981, Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits markets quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. With our headquarters in Stamford, CT, DFWS is the 4th largest wine company with one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios. With our family values and unique culture, DFWS was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S. from 2022-2026. Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is seeking a Financial Analyst to support planning, forecasting, month-end close, KPI reporting, and variance analysis across key supply chain expenditures, including warehousing, inventory, excise taxes, and standard costs.