Sr. Analyst, Finance

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We distribute an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sr Manager and Controller in financial controllership of the 33 factories in the LFF Region totaling approximately $130M in annual spend.
• Assist in Period End Close process including developing accurate financial statements, journal entry preparation, detailed analysis of Fixed Factory Overhead (FFOH) and variable P&L line items, and regular reporting for both the local operation, national operations, and corporate finance.
• Monitor operations labor and operational spend with effective measuring tools and schedule.
• Support in the annual budget process (AOP) by partnering with operations and creating a bottoms-up plan with a very high level of detail including the Primo Brands business strategies and continuous excellence.
• Own aspects of the monthly dynamic forecasts for the balance of year within assigned P&L Categories. Be able to articulate, with sound support, the drivers of forecast changes within the regional leadership team.
• Must understand production trends and supply expectations, inventory obsolescence, labor productivity, and the strategic network.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence with integrity are a must. Be a confident, value-added Co-Pilot of the operational business with very strong interpersonal skills.
• Own education and training for operations regarding the cost structure and the key drivers guiding proper, data-driven business decisions.
• Add strategic thinking value as a member of the overall leadership team in the region by working together in driving key business decisions.
• Provide a continuous improvement mindset with results orientation.
• Partner with the Controller to maintain internal controls and develop any necessary new requirements to meet organizational compliance standards.
• Calculate, review and report on various daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s which summarize performance in various key areas of the business along with forward-thinking leading measures to improve results.
• Manage the master data of the factories for operational bill of materials, recipes, production versions for accuracy.
• Perform new product setup in SAP and ensure accurate product costing.
• Identify potential improvements in cost effectiveness and make proposals to the appropriate parties.
• Support factories in solutions to Accounts Payable related issues, monitor aging Purchase Orders and GRIR research.
• Sox Compliance Support related to inventory controls and fixed assets auditing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred, not required.
• Transportation experience in a large enterprise company with its own Fleet and supervision and/or management.
• Proven leadership in influencing and motivating remote teams.
• Driver qualified to perform safety checkpoints with drivers preferred.
• Strong analytical skill set, proven effectiveness in reporting.
• Experience with Drive-Cam.
• Experience with leading organizational transformation; demonstrated knowledge and use of change management methods and practices.
• Advanced level of competency in computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Ability and willingness to commit to a significant amount of travel in and around region, as needed.