Senior Analyst, Financial

About Liquid I.V.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.  

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.    

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. 

About the role:

Liquid I.V. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance team at a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company. The role will oversee the company’s budgeting and tracking of spend categories, build P&L reporting and variance analysis to support month end close and financial reporting, and improve forecasting and actual reporting through in depth understanding of ERP, accounting process, and other budgeting tools. The successful candidate will creatively and effectively leverage systems and accounting processes to maintain organized and accurate financial data, presenting it in dynamic reports and dashboards. They will support an FP&A Manager to translate complex and rigorous financial analysis into easily digestible key messages and actionable recommendations to business decision makers.  

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Report on month-end financials with variance analysis. 
  • Maintain reporting model to accurately forecast and actualize financials each month, including views and analysis at account, department, product, and customer levels.
  • Update reporting presentations for communication to leadership on key business drivers of variance each month across full P&L.
  • Partner with accounting team to adhere to proper reporting and forecasting principles.
• Playing supporting finance business partner for budget owners.
  • Develop and maintain regular reporting tools and delivery cadence for spend that could include T&E, Tech, Data & Analytics, R&D and more.
  • Improve reporting and forecasting accuracy by finding solutions within available tools and processes, and by partnering with accounting and data & analytics teams.
• Support FP&A Manager in continuous improvement in robustness of reporting
• Manage strict timelines for deliverables to cross-functional partners, leadership team, and corporate stakeholders.
• Partner with data & analytics team and accounting to increase granularity of reporting, with focus on tools that can quickly highlight actionable insights.
• Creatively design reports and dashboards that engage partners and lift the financial acumen of the broader organization.
• Support broader FP&A team through deep knowledge of ERP and other systems and tools

• • Proactively search for solutions to reporting challenges by understanding business need and inquisitively seeking to understand the tools and process that can be leveraged to find alternative and better ways to manage financial data.
  • Develop efficiencies by simplifying shared models and templates used across the FP&A organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. 
• 4+ years of finance experience in CPG environment (preferred)
• Understanding of financial reporting and management reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP. 
• Proficiency in ERP systems; advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas, including Working template development for analytical purposes), Power BI, and PowerPoint skills required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication
• Ability to translate complex financial data into crisp visuals and analysis that enables others to build actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to partner with other Finance counterparts.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Keen sense of accountability to adhere to established deadlines and personal commitments with accuracy and completeness.
• Independent worker who can apply feedback and guidance with balanced periodic manager review and collaboration.

What We Give:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage. 
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays. 
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.). 
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees. 
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement. 
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!  

Work Environment:

• Hybrid office environment with flexibility for industry events.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The compensation band for this position is $86,100 - $129,100 annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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