Finance Manager- Pet Segment - Central Garden & Pet
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
About the Job
Description
We are seeking a Finance Manager- Pet Segment, to support our Pet Corporate and Pet Sales Finance teams. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on contributor that will support Pet Segment consolidation, reporting, and analytical needs as well as provide finance support to the Sales organization to include business decision support, spend management reporting and analysis, and profitability analysis. This position offers high exposure to senior leadership and the chance to do work that is appreciated and makes a difference. The position reports to the Director, Pet Segment FP&A with a dotted line to the Senior Vice President Sales
MEASURE OF SUCCESS
- Develop and deliver accurate and timely Pet Segment reporting, analysis, and consolidation (close, forecast, budget, MD&A, board materials, etc.)
- Lead and participate in special projects and initiatives for Pet Segment President and CFO to improve and enhance current financial processes and performance for the Pet Segment.
- Financial resources for sales function to include vendor terms review, annual budget preparation, intra year forecasts, close processes, and communicating key drivers of variance to stakeholders.
- Key resource supporting Pet SVP Sales to include ad hoc requests, SIP development, reporting and analytics, training teams, and strategy-based work.
- Employ insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to leadership and business unit partners.
- Leverage a continuous improvement mindset to improve operational efficiency and proactively identify potential data, analytical, and reporting needs to support management and performance monitoring requirements.
- Calmly and effectively manage multiple deliverables/priorities simultaneously as well as occasional high-pressure situations.
- Able to do a variety of modeling: scenario analyses, proformas, trade spend/marketing ROI.
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
Education Requirement and Years of Experience:
- BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics.
- 5+ years of experience in corporate finance or a comparable position is required.
Technical Skills/ExperienceRequired:
- Exceptional analytical expertise/skills; Skillful at unearthing data and translating complex assumptions/business requirements into financial models and what-if analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various levels of management.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships throughout the organization.
- Proficiency using Excel, Power Point, and Word. SAP and Tableau experience a plus.
- Excellent time management skills for coordination of multiple projects.
Other Critical Success Factors:
- Ambitious, scrappy, pragmatic
- Team player, ability to work across functionally, and with all levels in the organization.
- Ability to think creatively and come up with unique solutions to problems or needs.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, including a willingness to perform whatever tasks are required to complete a project.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Attention to detail without losing sight of the larger business perspective.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change/learn quickly.
- Experience working in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Interest in career progression.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Approximately 0-10% travel
- Hybrid Office environment (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
POSITION INFORMATION
This position pays $100,000 to $127,000 per year depending on experience
This position pays $100,000 to $127,000 per year depending on experience
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Access to on-demand pay
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Companys innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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