Senior Financial Analyst

Ocean Spray; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ocean Spray, a cooperative of farmer-owners, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain for actionable insights. You will model scenarios, support AOP/LRP, and drive financial discipline across the USA business portfolio.

The role requires strong forecasting, budgeting, and communication skills. Hybrid work locations include Lakeville, MA or Seaport Boston, with remote Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field.
• Strong analytical, forecasting and budgeting skills.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely financial analytics to support decision making for USA brands.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and R&D to build business cases.
• Support IBP, AOP and LRP processes with forecast updates and commentary.
• Assist month-end close and variance analysis to drive profitability.
• Lead and manage finance projects to improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation to stakeholders

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's degree (Preferred)

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Senior Financial Analyst! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA or our Seaport Boston, MA location with Mondays and Fridays remote.Ocean Spray Cranberries is looking for a new Senior Financial Analyst to join our Commercial US Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting brand marketing, sales, and other key business functions as a strategic business partner. Successful candidates will provide actionable business analytics and fact-based recommendations that will assist in delivering results. Multitasking and the ability to work with all levels of cross-functional business team members in a fast-paced environment are essential. You will act as a trusted and valuable business partner by providing financial tools, modeling, insights, and knowledge to support financial discipline in all business decisions. Candidates will proactively identify issues and must be able to effectively collaborate and communicate across multiple functions throughout the organization to drive solutions and influence the right outcome.A Day in the Life...Provide accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and/or implementing sound recommendations to grow the USA business profitability and optimize the existing portfolio.Partner with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and Innovation teams to translate assumptions into development of new product business case, including sound financials.Supports the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and work closely with cross functional business partners to understand key inputs to the forecast, risks and opportunities, and makes recommendations to improve forecast accuracy.Provide insights and analytics that help the business teams develop robust strategies and tactics that deliver against AOP metrics.Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan (AOP) and long range plan (LRP).Update the monthly forecast based on business changes and communicate changes to business partners by providing specific, actionable, and forward-looking commentary on the changes and guidance on potential risk and opportunities.Participate in month-end/quarter-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks, including identification, communication and resolution of unusual items and issues promptly.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand key variance drivers between the plan/forecast and actual results, projecting impacts on financial forecasts, and assist in synthesizing data to communicate in supporting narrative.Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business drivers across the full P&L for the brand team and cross-functional partners (volume/sales, trade, COGS, marketing, SG&A) and price/volume/mix analysis.Initiate, lead, and manage projects which will improve current business results and deliver against strategy.Provide trade management support and analysis for pricing events and promotions.Partner with key stakeholders to drive financial efficiency projects/initiatives.Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.What We Are Looking For:Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related fieldExcellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills, strong business acumen and ability to influence business partnersExcellent oral and written communication skillsTeam oriented with the ability to engage and influence cross functional teamsMust be results oriented with strong attention to detail and deadlinesAbility to independently and reliably execute deliverables on a periodic basis with minimal supervisionExperience in analysis, forecasting, and budgetingComfortable presenting to groups and senior stakeholdersAbility to effectively communicate complex financial terms to non-finance professionalsExcellent prioritization and multitasking abilities.Education:Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Master's Degree (Preferred)Work Experience:At least 3 Years of ExperienceAnnual Salary:$87,400 - $109,300The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.Benefits:Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth services1:1 health coachingSupportive benefits for all the stages of your life401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho We Are:You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike-we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.