BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
Build trusted partnerships with budget owners as a strategic finance advisor; challenge assumptions and drive databacked decisions.
Provide insights to meet budget objectives; identify risks and opportunities; run scenario modeling for new initiatives (e.g. contract changes rate cards timing).
Develop a deep understanding of operations and external service provider contract terms to inform guidance and analysis.
Lead onboarding and training so budget owners and staff are proficient in financial systems processes and policies.
Provide ongoing support and act as the primary resource for business partner leads on financial matters; guide the Financial Analyst to effectively complete daytoday tasks and deliverables.
CAPITAL PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
Own capital expenditure planning tracking and reporting for the existing national distribution facility.
Lead capital expenditure planning tracking and reporting for a new national distribution facility spanning more than three years.
Establish tools templates and processes to streamline budgeting cost tracking commitments and reporting (budget/forecast/actuals change orders contingency usage).
Review and validate forecasts with budget owners to ensure accuracy and alignment with objectives; maintain a risk and opportunities register.
Oversee inputs and master data in financial systems; ensure data integrity compliance and adherence to capitalization policies (e.g. cost segregation inservice dates).
Coordinate postimplementation reviews and handoffs to Accounting for fixed asset setup and depreciation.
COGS AND WAREHOUSE COST MANAGEMENT
Own COGS planning tracking and reporting in collaboration with Global Finance; establish driverbased models and variance frameworks.
Supervise and support the Financial Analyst with warehouse cost planning tracking and reporting across key drivers (storage handling labor assessorials).
Design standardized tools templates and processes to optimize budgeting cost tracking and reporting workflows; automate wherever possible.
Evaluate and validate forecasts with budget owners; provide bridges and commentary explaining changes vs. prior period and plan.
Oversee the input and maintenance of planning data in financial systems; ensure data integrity and compliance including alignment of landed cost freight and purchase price variance assumptions.
TEAM LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT
Supervise guide and nurture the development of a Financial Analyst while promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Provide regular feedback training and development opportunities to enhance performance and analytical capabilities; set clear deliverables and timelines.
Ensure alignment between team deliverables and organizational priorities; balance workload and optimize resource allocation.
MONTH-END AND YEAR-END CLOSINGS
Ensure accurate recognition of capital and operating (P&L) expenses and proper accounting treatment in collaboration with Accounting; enforce cutoff and capitalization criteria.
Own the monthend close process for physical distribution costs (transport and warehousing) and COGS: reconcile accruals validate 3PL invoices and rate cards and prepare variance analyses with commentary.
Support audits and yearend processes; maintain documentation to enable timely wellsupported reviews.
REPORTING AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL DATA
Oversee the preparation and distribution of standardized financial reports and dashboards; deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
Lead monthly and yearend reviews with budget owners to assess results identify risks and opportunities and revise forecasts with clear bridges.
Provide updates and recommendations emphasizing key trends risks and performance against KPIs.
Drive efficiency by minimizing time on data assembly and maximizing time on valueadded analysis; partner with Finance Systems/IT to automate reporting.
COMPLIANCE AND CONTROLS
Partner on local and global initiatives to improve cost controlling while balancing control transparency and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with controlling guidelines by developing tools and resources engaging business partners and conducting training sessions.
Design and operate key controls across capital projects COGS and logistics costs; remediate issues promptly.
Qualifications :
5-8 years of work experience in Finance; consumer-packaged goods industry experience a plus.
Bachelors degree in finance accounting or other quantitative discipline. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Strong understanding of accounting principles financial modeling budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills adept at identifying trends and variances.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial concepts influence and engage senior executives and stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Excel; experience with integrated business analysis tools (e.g. Hyperion SAP BI ERP) is a plus.
Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities be proactive and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced team environment
Additional Information :
This position is open to U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.
The base salary range for this position is $124000 - $186000 cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
Our current Benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans 401k Match Family Leave PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Pet Legal and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)
Red Bull Media House North America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.
Red Bull North America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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