Finance Senior Analyst (FP&A)

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Marysville (OH); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic corporate finance team as a Senior Financial Analyst in a hybrid role that balances remote work with in-office collaboration. In this position, you'll analyze financial data and provide insights to drive strategic decisions, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance with financial practices. This innovative company values its employees and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. With a strong focus on teamwork and community engagement, you will play a key role in shaping the financial future while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being.

Benefits

401K match (up to 7.5%)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness reimbursement program

Employee Resource Groups

Community service opportunities

Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support

Qualifications

• 3+ years in finance, accounting, or analytics experience required.
• Strong analytical skills to develop actionable conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to support strategic decisions.
• Lead critical finance processes including budget and forecasts.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA and/or MBA

Tools

SAP R/3

Business Warehouse

Tableau

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who will join our corporate Finance team.

This will be a hybrid role that will be expected to work 2-3 days at our Corporate Office in Marysville, OH!

The Senior Financial Analyst provides direct support to respective business partners, is responsible for tracking and reporting of key metrics (e.g., weekly POS, monthly financial results), and leads the execution of critical financial processes (e.g., budget, monthly financial statement close, forecast). Other responsibilities may include monitoring and taking action on operational effectiveness, financial analysis for potential product launches, SKU rationalization, process improvement, cost savings initiatives and other ad hoc analyses and reports for the benefit of various businesses and finance leaders.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Build and leverage strong relationships with Operations, Finance & Executive Leadership;

• Analyze and provide financial data, both quantitative & qualitative, to develop fact-based, actionable conclusions provided to management to make long-term strategic decisions;

• Key role in critical finance processes, including budget, forecast, financial statement close, and account reconciliations and analysis;

• Provide variance analysis for business partners to help prioritize risks and opportunities to manage against the annual operating plan;

• Complete reconciliations and analysis, ensuring compliance with our close practices (SOX), and quarterly detailed review of key reserves and balance sheet fluctuations;

• Provide "ground level" business knowledge and insights to enhance the effectiveness of business plans being developed;

• Proactively find ways to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting;

• Minimum of 3 years in finance, accounting or analytics;

• Excel proficiency required;

• Exhibit intellectual curiosity and ability to problem solve;

• Financial and accounting aptitude, to analyze financial information;

• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines; strong organizational skills;

• Possess strong communication skills both internally and externally;

• Operate with a sense of ownership;

• Feel comfortable with ambiguity.

Some other nice to have’s:

• CPA and/or MBA are a plus;

• Experience with SAP R/3, Business Warehouse and Tableau preferred.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $87,600.00 - $103,100.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs . Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy .

• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability : Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.

• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.