FP&A Analyst
Spindrift
We’re looking for an FP&A Analyst to join our FP&A team and be a part of the biggest small brand in beverage. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial and passionate team who is fanatical about our delicious product! We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and are looking for a talented, analytically driven individual to join our team.
Reporting to the FP&A Director, the FP&A Analyst role will provide analytical support to the Finance and Operations team in order to drive action and superior business performance. The FP&A Analyst will be tasked with investigating trends, understanding variances to plan, improve reporting processes, and conveying results when it comes to all Spindrift product platforms.
Analysis
- Take the lead in building and managing financial models for budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning related to COGS and inventory
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to provide effective analysis of margin trends and variance reporting
- Enhance monthly & quarterly internal and external reporting, including driving insightful analyses to explain trends and any variance to plans
- Support monthly close process through close partnership with the broader Finance and Operations team
- Help to identify key trends and potential risks & opportunities across the business
- Assist in creation of ad-hoc analyses for cross functional leaders and management
Problem Solving
- Collaborate with Finance and Sales leaders to analyze business performance metrics and identify opportunities and optimization
- Support the Innovation team with ad hoc analysis and deep dives, forming clear, actionable data driven insights to help drive business decisions
- Determine solutions to business opportunities and put into motion the right course of action to win
- Demonstrate leadership and be a consulting partner to business unit directors
- Improve current workflow by studying current practices and designing modifications
Essential Functions
- Produce and present analysis and findings via monthly reporting packages for Sparkling and Spiked business leaders
- Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks
- Proactively communicate key learnings from data analysis and actions with internal stakeholders
- Manage small to medium-sized internal systems/application development projects within assigned areas from inception to successful implementation
- Update analysis summaries on a cadenced basis for business managers
- Responsibilities will fluctuate between regular, planned activities (70%) and ad hoc analysis (30%)