Senior Financial Analyst

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Lakeville (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,400 - 120,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete insurance package

401(k) with company matching

Performance bonuses

Flexible scheduling options

Vacation pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for our Commercial US Finance team in Lakeville, MA. This hybrid position focuses on supporting brand marketing and sales by providing actionable business analytics. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, a financial background, and be comfortable working with cross-functional teams.

The ideal applicant should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience in financial analysis, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis.
• Experience in forecasting and budgeting.
• Ability to influence business partners effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely financial information and analyses.
• Partner with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams.
• Support the Integrated Business Planning process.
• Provide insights and analytics for strategy development.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual operating plan.
• Update the monthly forecast based on business changes.
• Collaborate with teams to understand variance drivers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Independent execution

Budgeting experience

Presentation skills

Prioritization abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a 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

Hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support 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 make 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem‑solving skills, strong business acumen and ability to influence business partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Team oriented with the ability to engage and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Results oriented with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to independently and reliably execute deliverables on a periodic basis with minimal supervision.
• Experience in analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Comfortable presenting to groups and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial terms to non‑finance professionals.
• Excellent prioritization and multitasking abilities.

Education

Bachelor’s or University Degree (Required). Master’s Degree (Preferred).

Work Experience

At least 3 years of experience.

Annual Salary

$87,400 – $120,230. Salary may vary based on factors including skills, experience, benchmarks, and internal considerations.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • 1:1 health coaching
  • Supportive benefits for all stages of life
• 401(k) with up to 6% company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end.
• Short‑term incentive/performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for first year of employment).
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Tuition/education assistance programs.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Scholarship programs for children of employees.
• Parental leave.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – backup care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bereavement leave.
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement.
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.
• Charitable giving.

Who We Are

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about whether can‑or‑fresh cranberry sauce is better. 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.

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 other.
• Inclusive 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.