Senior Financial Analyst - Commercial Finance at Refresco

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Summary Description:

The Senior Financial Analyst will be the financial lead responsible for coordinating robust pricing strategies for their assigned sales channel within the retail side of our business.  This role will partner closely with the commercial sales team to develop sound business solutions that will drive sales growth and increased profitability through the use of financial analysis, network capability reviews, and pro-forma profit and loss statements.  Key elements of the role include adhering to pricing methodologies, understanding the company’s cost structure, and working closely with a variety of people within the business unit inclusive of Sales, Procurement, Product Development, and Supply Chain.  The responsibilities of this role are varied, creating a very challenging, dynamic and rewarding work environment.  

Essential Functions: 

• Partner with Commercial team to provide pricing recommendations, in-depth financial analysis and pro-forma modeling for new product efforts and competitive bids.
• Work closely with various cross functional departments to assess the impact of commodity fluctuations, manufacturing costs, market trends, competitive dynamics, and supply chain/operational constraints on pricing and profit margins.
• Work with Supply Chain Finance to understand plant capabilities and key manufacturing cost drivers to assess the impact on pricing and profitability as well as potential alternatives for the customer.
• Work with Product Development and Procurement to understand the ingredients needed for each product, all relevant costs, and potential alternatives for the customer.
• Adhere to company’s pricing structures, capabilities, and processes based on insights from internal and external sources including, but not limited to, competitive dynamics, market trends, customer research, commodity trends, and operational information.
• Support new product efforts through in-depth financial analysis and modeling for new products / new customers.
• Partner with all levels of management in driving solutions to enhance product profitability.
• Make formal and informal presentations on pricing strategies, customer profitability, and provide key insights and recommendations.
• Analyze volume, mix and pricing changes within their assigned sales channel and key categories. Summarize trends with respect to performance vs Prior Year, forecast, plan, and work with FP&A and the Commercial team to accurately reflect those trends into the Budget/Forecast.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• This position will need to navigate through large data sets and summarize findings into management level communication.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency working in Excel, SAP and PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to present fact-based recommendations across various levels of management.
• Attention to detail, planning and organizational skill.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player who is able to collaborate with multiple functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, revenue analytics, or related field.
• Experience interacting directly with sales and business teams.
• Strong understanding of information systems including the pricing process from strategy to execution is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Physical – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods using a computer, as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure. Attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands. Continuous requirement of decisive action.

Working Requirements:

• Based in Tampa corporate office with minimal travel requirements.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance 
• Life insurance 

• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

 Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.