Position Summary
This position will be responsible for providing sales finance support to the Central Sales Region. Position will participate in all aspects of financial management, including planning, reporting, pricing and analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst will provide primary support to the Director, Sales Finance (DSF), for the Central Sales Region. The role will act as a business partner to the Regions in achieving Plan. This role will require interaction with the Commercial Finance team, all levels of the Regional teams, and distributor personnel.
Responsibilities
In conjunction with DSF, Region personnel and Revenue Management team, work to align pricing structures in Demantra GPS. Assist with implementation of PPM. Work with Revenue Management team to implement approved price changes in Demantra GPS.
Generate monthly reports to assist Regions in achieving Plan. Assist the DSF in preparing and communicating results and for providing insight on risks / opportunities.
Prepare analyses related to financial performance of the Central Sales Region, utilizing appropriate systems. Communicate findings to the DSF. Act as resource to Region personnel in matters pertaining to financial performance (eg NSV, SGP).
Participate in monthly close process. Research variances and assist with accruals and re-classes as needed.
Assist DSF in distributor management. This includes collection, review and analysis of distributor financial statements (accounts receivables, banks and other contractual-related statements). Assist in management of shipments in accordance with contracts.
Provide support to the Campaign (non-price) process, inclusive of tracking and reporting. Work directly with Campaign owners in the Regions to manage programs. Field questions from the Regions and provide research / resolution on issues. In conjunction with DSF and Trade Marketing Managers, perform pre- and post-analysis of sales programs to ensure efficient use of funding.
Participate in other Region activities; among them market and pricing surveys, distributor meetings and Regional meetings.
Ad-hoc analysis and projects at the direction of DSF and/or Sr. DSF.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience – Bachelors degree in business, finance or accounting. 3-5 years combined experience in financial analysis and accounting. Experience working with a sales organization is preferred.
Technical – Proven analytical skills. Solid knowledge of key Finance and Accounting concepts. Strong PC proficiency, including Excel. Knowledge of planning and financial reporting systems (Hyperion / Essbase, JDE, Anaplan, MicroStrategies).
Professional – Excellent communication and interaction skills, both oral and written. Solid financial acumen and analytical/problem solving ability. Strong customer service orientation is required with ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Requires one to be a team player with a positive attitude, highly motivated, a change oriented individual able to work with a variety of people at all levels; as well as, a self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Must be able sit and/or stand for long periods of time, and work on a computer for extended periods
Lifting may be required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Additional Locations
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Finance & Accounting
Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).
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