Sales Financial Analyst, Godiva

pladis Foods Limited; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual incentive opportunities

Job summary

pladis Foods Limited is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support the GODIVA brand. This position involves building financial plans, enhancing processes, and driving financial rigor across the organization.

Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Sales Finance, with strong skills in accounting and financial reporting. The role offers a competitive salary range from $95,000 to $114,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in CPG or Food Industry.
• Direct experience in Sales Finance and Accounting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales leadership to develop financial plans.
• Deliver timely sales finance reporting packages.
• Strengthen internal controls for trade programs.
• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Sales Finance

Accounting

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Reporting

Education

B.A./B.S. in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

D365

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with strong Sales Finance and Accounting experience for the GODIVA brand. This role reports to the Finance Director, GODIVA, and requires close collaboration with the broader Sales Finance team. The analyst will partner with Sales to build robust customer‑level financial plans and forecasts, enhance operating procedures, and maintain disciplined spend management. The position plays a key role in identifying risks and opportunities, supporting decision‑making, and driving financial rigor across the commercial organization.

Accountabilities and Deliverables

• Partner with Sales leadership to develop customer‑level financial plans, forecasts, and performance reviews.
• Deliver timely, insightful sales finance reporting packages that elevate key trends and risks for Sales partners and leadership.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure accurate accounting for trade programs and deductions.
• Evolve standard operating procedures for trade spend planning, tracking and post‑event analysis.
• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities across customers, channels, and SKUs, quantifying impacts and recommending mitigation or unlock plans.
• Support annual planning and long‑range forecasting with a focus on revenue, trade, and margin.
• Partner with sales to assess spend alignment with strategic imperatives.
• Lead trade spend analysis, ROI modeling, and scenario planning to guide pricing and promotional decisions.
• Champion tools, systems and best practices that elevate sales finance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in CPG or Food Industry.
• Direct experience in Sales Finance and Accounting; demonstrated passion for finance automation and digitization tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to transform data analyses into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, D365 and SAP.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Build‑from‑scratch mentality with the ability to institute new standardized processes and establish a disciplined approach.

Qualifications Required

• B.A./B.S. in Finance or Accounting (required). MBA or CPA is a plus.

Desirable Qualifications

• Sales Finance experience and Accounting qualifications.
• Demonstrated success in financial reporting, planning and ROI/bizcase development.
• Business Acumen, Strategic problem solving, Financial and analytical skill, Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Effective communication and strong working relationships both vertically and horizontally.
• Accountable for results and how they are achieved.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and adapts to changing situations.
• Detail oriented with the ability to flex between macro (big picture) and micro lenses.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Persistent in overcoming obstacles that impact goal achievement.

Benefits and Compensation

Base salary ranges from $95,000 to $114,000 per year, varying by location and experience. The role includes an annual incentive opportunity based on individual and company performance, as well as a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, well‑being, and financial security.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.