We are seeking a Sr Analyst, Operations Finance who will support all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and reporting specific to Operations and Innovation for the company. This individual will be a key partner to the Operations, Innovation, and Brand teams and the finance lead for all related projects and process improvements. You will report directly to the Sr. Director, Finance and work closely with the operations and innovation teams.
** This is a hybrid position with required 3 days a week working on-site in our Oakland, CA officeWhat you'll do:- Lead financial planning processes for Operations, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Support strategic cost management by analyzing product costs, supply chain expenses, and physical distribution costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Develop robust financial models to evaluate existing and potential contracts, capital expenditures, and operational investments, assessing risks and returns.
- Lead P&L development for new products and support commercialization and portfolio related analysis
- Conduct detailed cost analysis and scenario modeling to support data-driven decision-making.
- Help identify, implement, and track strategies and projects designed to enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and reduce waste.
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards that track financial performance, logistics spending, COGS, and cost savings, enabling informed decision making by leadership team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish financial benchmarks and performance metrics that drive efficiency and profitability.
- Provide actionable insights to senior leadership by delivering detailed analyses of cost drivers, trends, and operational financial impacts.
- Partner with the Accounting and Operations team to help ensure efficient and effective month-end closing processes that impact inventory, to ensure accurate financial reporting, data validation and reconciliations to maintain the integrity of cost accounting & GAAP reporting.
- Comply, enact, and promote compliance with financial policies and internal controls surrounding inventory, providing training and support to Operations staff on financial best practices.
- Partner with IT and Business Intelligence teams to enhance reporting and ERP functionalities, including NetSuite improvements and 3rd party software integrations around inventory and logistics.
What you'll Bring:- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 5 years' in CPG and/or manufacturing
- Understanding of cost accounting principles and financial analysis.
- Ability to interpret complex data sets to identify trends and inform decision-making.
- Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of issues and develop effective solutions.
- Strong AI capabilities with proof of using AI to streamline process and/or enhance analytical capabilities.
- Proven experience in planning, executing, and managing improvement projects from initiation to completion.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including fluency with Excel Pivot Tables, and function formulas
- Familiarity with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred
- Familiarity with BI tools such as PowerBI
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
- Proficiency in English. Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish a plus
TravelPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
- Employee is frequently required to walk (industrial facility and rural/forest areas), climb stairs, and sit
- Exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high
- Commercial vehicle operations
What we offer:The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors; actual pay offered may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Sales commissions and/or variable pay plans are also offered depending on the position (ex: monthly, quarterly, annual bonuses). Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package including top-tier benefits, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and disability, mental health benefits, paid medical leave, paid company holidays, and paid time off, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement within our team!
Salary Range
$111,000-$145,000 USD
