Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

This position is a key contributor to the analysis of financial results and key performance metrics, and is responsible for supporting the drafting, implementation, monitoring and support of the budget and other financial and analytical reports and tools.

The ability to gain information from various systems, such as general ledger, store point-of-sale, and e-commerce order management is also a key attribute of this position to provide useful management knowledge.

This position is on-site in our South San Francisco Office. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $100 - $120K per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with budget managers to prepare headcount, operating expense, and capital budgets.
• Manage the monthly variance analysis of financial results, including reviews with business partners to ensure understanding of the drivers and operational impacts.
• Champion FP&A best-practices and assist business partners with improvements that drive a meaningful budget process.
• Partner with accounting teams to research and resolve unusual variances and enhance the accuracy of monthly financial reporting.
• Partner with business partners to develop key benchmarks for each sales channel and product cost area, including labor spending productivity, expense savings targets and other departmental scorecard measures.
• In partnership with the Controller, review reporting elements within the current chart of accounts to implement suggested changes that enhance financial variance insights.
• Perform reporting and analysis as requested, with special projects as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will enhance department effectiveness.

Requirements

• 4-7 years financial planning and variance analysis experience, preferably in business areas related to multi-channel retail and/or consumer products manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Adaptive Planning a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate efforts across various business leads; collaborative working style to effectively partner across various levels within the organization.
• Effective writing skills that demonstrate capabilities to convey structured communications points within the company and to outside service providers.
• Self-motivated and highly organized; proven ability to provide timely and accurate information to drive performance of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, adjust priorities and handle diverse responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner.

Qualifications

• Commitment to See’s Candies’ core principles and workplace values, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Skills

• Financial planning and variance analysis experience.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience with Adaptive Planning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Benefits

• Full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).
• Total compensation package may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Pay and Schedule

• Pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $100 - $120K per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).

Schedule

• This position is on-site in our South San Francisco Office.