FP&A Analyst

Spindrift

Spindrift

IT
Newton, MA, USA
Posted on Aug 27, 2024

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%)