Strategic Pricing & Financial Analytics Analyst

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Business & Financial Analyst to support the Retail and Wholesale divisions through financial analysis, business reporting, pricing administration, and customer profitability analysis.

This role partners with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Brokers, and Deduction Management to drive pricing execution, forecasting, business planning, customer analysis, and financial reporting while ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or Analytics.
• Two or more years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, reporting, pricing, or related roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and business partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer pricing, contracts, promotional programs, commissions, accruals, and master data records.
• Manage, validate, reconcile, and analyze large volumes of financial and customer data.
• Support pricing administration and coordinate implementation of approved price changes.
• Prepare customer proformas for pricing actions, trade programs, promotional investments, and new business opportunities.
• Maintain customer agreements, Deal Planner records, trade contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to support business planning and customer initiatives.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports to support forecasting, planning, and decision-making.
• Analyze customer, pricing, sales, and profitability data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Research and resolve customer deductions and discrepancies.
• Support month-end close activities, internal controls, and audit requests.
• Develop reporting tools and process improvements that enhance business visibility and efficiency.
• Support special projects and strategic business initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics/Analytics

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Business & Financial Analyst to support the Retail and Wholesale divisions through financial analysis, business reporting, pricing administration, and customer profitability analysis.

This role partners with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Brokers, and Deduction Management to drive pricing execution, forecasting, business planning, customer analysis, and financial reporting while ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal controls.