Senior Financial Analyst

Keurig Dr Pepper; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a hands-on Finance professional for its Northlake, Illinois manufacturing operation. You will partner with Operations Management to provide decision support, drive cost and process improvements, and support the goal to be the best beverage business in the Americas.

Your responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, real-time performance analysis, and delivering actionable insights to plant leadership.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Financial acumen and analytical problem solving.
• 2+ years’ manufacturing analysis experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred; advanced Excel skills.
• BI experience a plus (Planning Analytics, MicroStrategy, etc.).
• Manufacturing and plant experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interact with operational teams to ensure spend accuracy and variances from plan.
• Provide insights and recommendations to site director.
• Identify and lead productivity, process, and continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare and distribute analyses; participate in decision making.
• Perform budgeting and forecasting; publish performance reports and track metrics.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Manufacturing analysis experience

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel (Advanced)

Planning Analytics

MicroStrategy

Job description

Job Overview:

Keurig Dr. Pepper is looking for a hands‑on experienced Finance professional for its Northlake, Illinois manufacturing operation. If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunity to expand your influence across the organization, grow personally and professionally with long term goals, this position has much to offer. This position requires a financial leader, who will partner with Operations Management to provide decision support, drive cost and process improvements, and support our vision to “Be the Best Beverage Business in the Americas”.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Business Partnering:

• Interact with operational teams to ensure spend accuracy and identify variances from plan
• Provide meaningful insight and recommendations to site director
• Identify and lead productivity, process, and continuous improvement activities
• Actively engage in and contribute to plant meetings

Decision Support:

• Understand nuances of operations and collaborate with key partners to improve business results
• Prepare & distribute relevant analysis and reports, participate in decision making process

Budget/Forecasting/Action Planning:

• Perform budgeting and forecasting activities
• Compile weekly/monthly projection and present in real time actionable format
• Provide financial analysis and support for operational finance, developing and publishing mission critical performance reports, and tracking financial performance against metrics and goals

Administrative Activities/Career Development:

• Participate in function or career development training
• Develop new skills essential to the future of Supply Chain Finance

Key Competencies:

• Seeking someone with demonstrated skills in the following areas:
• Qualitative Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Stakeholder Management

Candidate requires functional awareness in the following areas:

• Business Knowledge
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Story Telling
• Managerial skillsets
• Finance Technology
• Continuous Improvement

Total Rewards:

• Salary range: USD $76,400 - USD $105,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• Financial acumen, experience with problem solving with analytical thinking
• 2+ years’ experience, prefer experience performing manufacturing analysis
• SAP experience preferred, advanced Excel skills
• BI experience a plus (Planning Analytics, MicroStrategy, etc.)
• Manufacturing and plant experience a plus

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well‑being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law