Sr Financial Analyst Co-Pilot

This Co-Pilot role is a great opportunity that will see you playing a co-leadership role by providing the teams with accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and implementing sound recommendations to profitably grow the business, as well as optimizing existing product portfolios. You will operate as a key Co-pilot resource, supporting the Finance Director, in streamlining processes and implementing standard methodologies across the businesses (i.e. directing collaborative financial and operational planning processes, reducing expenses, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive strong ROI on investments). You will strategize with the BOOST & Carnation Breakfast Essentials (CBE) teams on top line growth, optimizing Trade/Coupons/Product Fixed Marketing Spend (PFME)/COGS, coordinating month end close and the dynamic forecasting process. This would include updating teams on actual spend vs budget, MC/cost analysis, and early detection of potential variances throughout the entire P&L. In addition to working with the marketing function on product innovations and long-term strategy for key growth drivers, this position will also provide work closely with other business functions (i.e. Sales, Customer Strategy, Supply Chain Finance etc.) to provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis. Inclusive of analyzing profitability throughout the annual planning cycle, forecast submissions, marketing spend, and innovations / renovation projects, this position will provide clear/effective reporting of financial results in order to drive business optimization and process improvement. Lastly, a key ability will be to handle special assignments/audits as required.