Sr. Financial Planning Analyst

Prestige Brands; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Brands in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a skilled financial analyst to manage the Product Costing System. This highly visible role involves analyzing variances and partnering with operations to uncover cost-saving opportunities.

The candidate should have a BA/BS in Finance, strong Excel skills, and a minimum of five years in finance-related roles. Familiarity with SAP and OneStream software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of FP&A, cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Monitor inventory levels and obsolescence risks.

Skills

Advanced excel skills

Strong written skills

Organizational skills

Creative analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Tools

SAP

OneStream software

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

This individual will be responsible for Maintaining the Company’s Product Costing System (Standard Costing is utilized here at the site) including establishing/maintaining procedures to ensure accuracy and apply cost analyses expertise as an aid to management in controlling current and future operations. This is a highly visible role within the site.

JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

• Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Partner with Operations to assess cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels, reserves, and obsolescence risks.
• Develop management reports and executive-level presentations.
• Support SAP costing, product costing, and profitability analysis.
• Develop annual labor and overhead absorption rates for the plant.
• Provide timely ad hoc financial and operational analyses that drive informed decision‑making, identify business opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.
• Assist with audits and internal control requirements.
• Perform all other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced excel skills
• BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
• Minimum of five years of FP&A, cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience
• SAP experience preferred
• OneStream software experience a plus

INTANGIBLE SKILLSET REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess strong written and inter‑personal skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize are required
• Creative analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work well with site Operations management as well as corporate leadership
• Interacts with external auditors