Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance
About the role
At Bel, we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission is to help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.
The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A/Cost of Sales manages total P&L data, with a focus on COGS and logistics performance, and provides senior management with recurring business summaries and variance analysis. This role supports budget development and tracking, identifies risks and opportunities within assigned areas, and helps advance reporting tools and system automation through testing support and customization recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting periods.
- Provide accurate, timely close data in accordance with US GAAP.
- Partner with the direct reports team to ensure data entries are complete and explain business performance, including key variances to forecast.
- Prepare final data summaries from group BEB output using official company formats.
- Issue financial reports, including P&L variances and volume/rate/mix analysis, on time with clear commentary, serving as the primary resource for this business area.
- Track performance against budget, including P&L and KPIs.
- Alert management to material risks and opportunities versus forecast, analyze key drivers, and recommend mitigation actions based on input from cross-functional BU partners.
- Manage the annual logistics budget and cost of sales forecasting process within the P&L by gathering inputs from logistics and supply chain teams, challenging assumptions, and developing the supporting narrative.
- Identify inconsistencies across data sources and provide supporting analysis to build a cohesive long-term business story.
- Serve as the primary contact for the logistics business team for monthly business updates and ad hoc requests.
- Provide P&L analysis on specific business topics.
- Evaluate opportunities and risks through scenario modeling and other financial analyses, then present findings and recommendations to senior management as information becomes available.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis.
- Maintain data integrity across SAP, AFS, and other reporting tools.
- Improve reporting structure and usability.
- Lead automation and efficiency initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a similar analytical role.
- Experience in CPG, manufacturing, or consumer products is preferred.
- Exposure to logistics, supply chain, or COGS management preferred.
Skills
- Advanced financial and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SAP, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to present insights clearly.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Curious, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with a self-starter mindset and eagerness to learn.
Working Conditions
Work is performed largely in an office environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines, and other concerns. Up to 10% business travel may be required.
Pay
Base Salary: $90,000-$110,000
Bonus Opportunity: 10%
Benefits
- 20 days PTO
- 4% match on 401k
- Health care by BCBS
- Vision & Dental
Schedule
Hybrid position in either NYC or Chicago.