Senior Financial Analyst Supply Chain and Sales Finance
(Exempt)
Company Overview:Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance and Canidae pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands these premium Pet Food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences.
This role is a terrific opportunity for the right candidate who is looking to further develop in two of the growth vectors for Ethos Supply Chain Optimization and Sales Growth. This highly visible role will engage with key partners across the organization and our Senior Leadership Team. Position will report to the VP Supply Chain Finance and have a strong dottedline to the VP Sales Finance providing the right person the opportunity to accelerate their knowledge base and skill set. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Supply Chain:
- Work closely with Plant management as well as operational supervisors to understand and optimize the plant performance vs. Budget using a scorecard approach.
- Support timely monthly financial close processes including preparing journal entries reconciling balance sheet accounts accruals and allocations as needed.
- Perform standard costing updates as new or revised BOMs are developed.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports such as Synergy and Cost Savings Tracking Plant P&L Cost Center Reports Capital Project tracking etc.
Sales Finance:
- Drive factbased crossfunctional decision making for new sales opportunities incremental growth initiatives and competitive defense plans using financial modeling.
- Support VP Sales Finance with innovation financial modeling.
- Own customer product line and SKU profitability analyses.
- Collaborate across all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to ensure an accurate and timely monthend close.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field or equivalent certification
- >3 years of relevant analytical or accounting experience in Manufacturing
- Will require candidate to travel monthly to our plant in Brownwood TX
- Must be willing to submit a background check and preemployment drug screening.
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- >5 years of experience in Manufacturing Finance or Sales Finance.
- Proficient in Process Standard Costing in a product manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of accounting concepts financial statements and GAAP
- Proficient computer skills including solid working knowledge of Excel.
- Knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines independently.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive work style that enhances teamoriented environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- High level of motivation flexibility and meticulous attention to detail
- Experience in a manufacturing consumerpackaged goods (CPG) or a private equity portfolio company
- Demonstrates ethical behavior and professionalism at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Must be able to relay accurate information via multiple communication vehicles including verbal and written mechanisms.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office technology.
- Ability to observe details at close range.
- Travel for work between 25%30% of time
- Occasionally Ascend/descend stairs.
BENEFITS
- 401K matching
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- HSA & FSA
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistant Program
- Referral Program
- And more!
Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.