Junior Financial Analyst - North America
Monster Energy · Corona, CA · 2 wk ago
HybridFinance$70k–$79k/yrFull-time
A Day In The Life
We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Financial Analyst to support our accounting and commercial teams by delivering accurate financial statements, analyzing variances, and identifying root causes of posting discrepancies. This role plays a critical bridge between Finance/Accounting and Sales/Revenue Growth Management, ensuring financial data is reliable, actionable, and clearly communicated.
- Prepare and deliver periodic financial statements (e.g., P&L reports, account summaries) to Sales and RGM department heads and business stakeholders
- Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with agreed reporting standards
- Provide basic interpretation of results to support business decision-making
- Analyze monthly and ad hoc variances across accounts
- Investigate deviations from forecasts, budgets, and prior periods
- Partner with Accounting, Sales, and RGM teams to explain drivers of financial performance
- Forecasting & Planning Support
- Assist in developing and maintaining sales and financial forecasts
- Analyze trends, historical data, and business drivers to support forecast accuracy
- Compare actual results to forecasts and identify key variances and risks/opportunities
- Collaborate with Sales/RGM, Operations, Marketing, and Finance teams to refine assumptions and improve forecast reliability
- Root Cause Identification & Issue Resolution
- Identify and research posting errors, misclassifications, and system-related discrepancies
- Perform detailed transaction-level analysis to determine root causes
- Collaborate with accounting operations and systems teams to correct errors and prevent recurrence
- Track recurring issues and recommend process improvements
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between all teams
- Respond to inquiries regarding financial results and reporting
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in reporting and data accuracy
- Process & Controls Support
- Assist in maintaining data integrity and adherence to accounting policies
- Support month-end close activities related to analysis and reporting
- Document processes and standard operating procedures
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)
- Experience with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA systems and reporting tools is a plus
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance partners
Pay & Benefits
Monster Energy provides competitive total compensation. The estimated annual salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. Pay Range $70,304 - $78,740 USD