Senior Financial Analyst

Intake Notes:
Reason for contractor:
Backfill for someone who left, possibility to extend, not likely to convert to FTE

Top 3-5
Strong Written/Verbal Communciation
Strong Analystic Skills
Ability to manager multiple projects at the same time
SAP experience required, BPC, BW SAP experience preferred

Team Setup
Team is working remote, will be coming back into office mid-March

Interview Process
Manager will have 1 on 1 interviews and there will be 1-2 rounds prior to a hiring decision

This is a highly collaborative position both within Finance (Marketing & Manufacturing finance) and cross-functionally (Planning, Procurement, Global Value Management). The position is responsible for product level cost of sales (COS), analysis and reporting of manufacturing variances, supporting cost savings and Global Value Management initiatives.

Principal Responsibilities: Develop accurate product level cost standards in accordance with the Global Costing Methodology. Responsible for COS budgeting, including: preparing annual burden studies, performing product costing in SAP and analyzing/presenting year-over-year changes in costs to brand finance. Analyze monthly COS variances, identify/resolve issues and prepare monthly commentary and reporting. Participate in project teams in support of new product launches (MEAs), product changes and cost savings initiatives by developing COS estimates and financial analysis. Utilize C$AVE to monitor cost savings projects, quantify impact to COS and ensure alignment with the Global Cost Savings Policy. Provide financial support and analysis for Global Value Management (teardowns and ad hoc projects). Provide financial support to Brand Finance to ensure clear translation of COS from manufacturing to the business P&Ls. Prepare monthly forecast for COS variance accounts.

Preferred Qualifications: BBA Finance or Accounting. Strong interpersonal skills required. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong Excel skills required; working knowledge of SAP, BW, and BPC helpful.