FP&A Analyst

We’re looking for an FP&A Analyst to join our FP&A team and be a part of the biggest small brand in beverage. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial and passionate team who is fanatical about our delicious product! We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and are looking for a talented, analytically driven individual to join our team.

Reporting to the FP&A Director, the FP&A Analyst role will provide analytical support to the Finance and Operations team in order to drive action and superior business performance. The FP&A Analyst will be tasked with investigating trends, understanding variances to plan, improve reporting processes, and conveying results when it comes to all Spindrift product platforms.

Analysis

• Take the lead in building and managing financial models for budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning related to COGS and inventory

• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to provide effective analysis of margin trends and variance reporting

• Enhance monthly & quarterly internal and external reporting, including driving insightful analyses to explain trends and any variance to plans

• Support monthly close process through close partnership with the broader Finance and Operations team

• Help to identify key trends and potential risks & opportunities across the business

• Assist in creation of ad-hoc analyses for cross functional leaders and management

Problem Solving

• Collaborate with Finance and Sales leaders to analyze business performance metrics and identify opportunities and optimization
• Support the Innovation team with ad hoc analysis and deep dives, forming clear, actionable data driven insights to help drive business decisions
• Determine solutions to business opportunities and put into motion the right course of action to win
• Demonstrate leadership and be a consulting partner to business unit directors
• Improve current workflow by studying current practices and designing modifications

Essential Functions

• Produce and present analysis and findings via monthly reporting packages for Sparkling and Spiked business leaders
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks
• Proactively communicate key learnings from data analysis and actions with internal stakeholders
• Manage small to medium-sized internal systems/application development projects within assigned areas from inception to successful implementation
• Update analysis summaries on a cadenced basis for business managers
• Responsibilities will fluctuate between regular, planned activities (70%) and ad hoc analysis (30%)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3-5 years in FP&A / corporate finance / investment banking / supply chain management
• Extraordinary Excel / PowerPoint / financial modeling skills
• Must be a proactive & highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication / collaboration skills required; role involves building strong relationships across the organization
• Industry experience in CPG preferred
• NetSuite or similar ERP system experience preferred
• Experience managing and building Business Intelligence (Tableau) preferred

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in an open floor plan office in Newton, MA four days a week

Benefits

In addition to the salary range for this position ($80,000 - $90,000), Spindrift offers the following compensation and benefits:

• Short-term and long-term incentive programs specific to level and department
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected
• Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education
• A host of voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, etc.
• In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time