Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc

Chicago, IL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$78,700–$98,400 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accrual Validation, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Automation, Benchmarking, Budgeting, Business Support, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Consumer Packaged Goods, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Finance, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Decision Support, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Assistance Plan, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Flexible Spending Accounts, Forecasting, Industry/Trade Analysis, Investment Analysis, Journal Entries, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Operational Support, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Sales, Sales Support, Scholarship, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
15 days ago

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

Position Location: We're all about flexibility. This will be a remote role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA. We are open to remote candidates.

The Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance will partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial analysis, reporting, and insights that support informed business decision-making. This role supports end-to-end P&L management by driving forecasting, planning, and performance management processes, while helping identify risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate data into actionable insights to commercial and finance leadership.

A Day in the Life...

  • Lead month-end close, consolidating and analyzing monthly variances across the business. Assume ownership for management reporting package and tracking of various key performance metrics.
  • Support forecasting and budgeting routines (monthly forecasts, annual plans, and multi-year strategic outlook) by partnering with cross functional teams to incorporate key assumptions, risks, and opportunities. Continuously improve forecast accuracy by identifying trends, gaps, and process enhancements
  • Own the preparation and delivery of management reporting by providing specific, actionable, and forward-looking commentary on the changes and guidance on potential risk and opportunities.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business drivers across the full P&L (volume/sales, trade, COGS, marketing, SG&A) and price/volume/mix analysis
  • Support sales finance activities as needed, including promotion effectiveness, pricing, and trade investment analysis in partnership with Trade Planning and RGM teams
  • Build financial models and scenario analyses to support key decision making, leveraging advanced data processing and automation functionalities (e.g. Power Query, Power Pivot)
  • Develop partnership with the business teams for new product innovation, work cross-functionally to build P&Ls and assess financial viability of projects.
  • Champion an analytical mindset and discipline to provide data-driven financial advisory across cross-functional teams.

What We Are Looking For:

  • 3-5+ years of work experience in relevant fields (e.g. FP&A, Finance Decision Support, Corporate Finance, Data Analytics)
  • Consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience and strong understanding of business, brand, & customer strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze financial statements, validate accruals, and ensure adherence to accounting principles
  • Robust analytical skills, with focus on problem-solving and continuous process improvement
  • Strong emphasis on business partnership, with ability to effectively communicate and work cross-functionally
  • Results oriented, with ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
  • Highly proficient use of Excel, PowerPoint & other Microsoft products
  • Experience leveraging ERP systems (e.g., S4, SAC) to support financial operations, including data analysis, reporting, and preparation/posting of journal entries
  • This is a remote position based in Toronto, Canada or the Eastern United States, with a strong preference for candidates residing in Massachusetts, Illinois, or New York.

Preferred

  • Experience with TPM systems (e.g. Blacksmith) is a plus

Education:

Bachelor''s or University Degree (Required) Master''s Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:

$78,700 - $98,400

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

  • Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Flexible spending account

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Telehealth services

  • 1:1 health coaching

  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

  • 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

  • Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

  • Flexible scheduling options

  • Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

  • Holiday pay for 12 holidays

  • Career development and growth opportunities

  • Tuition/Education assistance programs

  • Access to LinkedIn Learning

  • Scholarship programs for children of employees

  • Parental leave

  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

  • Adoption assistance

  • Bereavement leave

  • Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

  • Up to $300 massage reimbursement

  • Employee appreciation events

  • Employee discounts

  • Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

  • Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
  • Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
  • Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
  • Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About the Company

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Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc

About Us
For 80 years, Ocean Spray's logo has been an enduring symbol of what we stand for - taste, health and heritage. From the creation of the Cooperative, to the steady wave of new products designed to delight customers today, Ocean Spray has a history of quality, great taste and innovative products. Beginning with the harvest, it is the spirit of discovery and determination, and the dedication of grower-owners and employees, that allows us to manufacture and market our products to delight consumers around the globe!

As we develop new products and expand our markets we are looking to hire talented individuals that want to be part of our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment you will love working at Ocean Spray. At Ocean Spray we understand the value of working together, while knowing each individual plays a vital role in the company's success. Our business has always been and continues to be built on the people from different backgrounds, coming together for a common goal: to make Ocean Spray the best branded cooperative in the world. The same sense of opportunity, resourcefulness and innovation on which the Cooperative was founded is what drives Ocean Spray today!

Headquartered about 45 minutes South of Boston in Lakeville-Middleboro, Massachusetts, our corporate office employs over 450 people in Marketing, Finance, IT, Operations, Ingredient Technology, Supply Chain, Agricultural Supply, Research & Development, Human Resources, and Communications. The majority of Ocean Spray employees are in our food and beverage manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Nevada, Texas, Washington, and Florida.

Our Mission
To provide our Grower-Owners with a superior value proposition for their membership, comprised of competitive commodity payments plus world-class value from the processing and marketing of their fruit.

Our Values
As one of the most successful cooperatives and prized consumer brands in the world, we are unique. As employees, we experience first-hand the labor of love our Grower-Owners put into providing healthy fruits for the world to enjoy. Our values reflect their hard work:

Respect
We encourage diversity of thought, heritage and experience. Our collective commitment to openness and teamwork fosters a culture where collaboration, coaching and trust prosper. We take pride in making products that come from a good place, so we protect our resources to meet present needs without compromising our future.

Ownership
Our efforts are as equally devoted and passionate as those of our Grower-Owners. We hold ourselves and each other accountable to the highest standards and results in everything we do. We are committed to supporting and engaging one another as we are the catalysts for our success.

Innovation
We approach each day with initiative, curiosity and creativity to meet the wants and needs of our customers and consumers. Asking ourselves what is right for our customers and consumers inspires meaningful innovation and a culture of continuous improvement that strengthens our brand and business.

Benefits
Ocean Spray has adopted a Total Rewards approach which integrates our compensation and benefits plan under one cohesive strategy. Total rewards include: base salary, incentives, pay for time not worked, health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and other perquisites. We will leverage the components of Total Rewards to maximize return on investment while providing programs which attract and retain the best talent to drive Ocean Spray performance.

  • Medical/Dental Insurance Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Vacations and Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Other Benefits
  • Ocean Spray recognizes the importance of balance in its employees' professional and personal lives. Although eligibility for specific programs and facilities vary by location and scheduled hours, Ocean Spray offers other benefits including: adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, volunteer programs, professional memberships, group insurance (auto and home, pet), group legal services, health and wellness events, and scholarship assistance for family members.

For more detailed information please visit our website at http://oceanspray.com

Ocean Spray believes employee diversity makes good business sense. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American's with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-923-3878 for assistance. Ocean Spray is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer m/f/d/v.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
FOUNDED
1930
WEBSITE
http://www.oceanspray.com