Sr Analyst, Fp&A

The Senior Analyst, FP&A - Commercial Finance serves as a strategic finance business partner to our commercial division, inclusive of Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations and Revenue Management teams in the United States & Canada. This role is responsible for providing insightful financial analysis, forecasting, planning, and decision support to drive profitable growth and support the achievement of business objectives. The Senior Analyst will translate complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations, helping leaders understand performance, evaluate opportunities, and make informed business decisions.

The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, highly analytical, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with strong execution. This individual will possess a thorough understanding of business drivers, customer and market dynamics, pricing and profitability concepts, and financial planning processes. Qualified candidates will thrive as a subject matter expert, collaborating across functions to solve problems and deliver results through actionable insights and process improvements. This role requires strong collaboration skills and confidence in interacting with senior leaders across the organization.

RESPONSIBILIITESCommercial Finance Partnership

Act as the primary finance business partner for Commercial leaders.Provide proactive financial guidance and recommendations that support growth, profitability, and strategic decision-making.Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and business outcomes.Support pricing, promotional, channel, and market analyses to enhance decision quality.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, monthly outlooks, and long-range planning activities for commercial functions.Develop and maintain revenue, gross margin, pricing, volume, and customer profitability forecasts.Partner with business leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions throughout the planning cycle.Drive forecasting accuracy through disciplined analysis of trends, business drivers, and marketplace conditions.

Financial Analysis & Performance Management

Analyze financial and operational performance against budget, forecast, prior year, and strategic objectives.Deliver insights regarding revenue growth, customer profitability, pricing, product mix, commercial investments, and margin performance.Monitor and communicate key business performance indicators and trends.Develop meaningful management reporting that supports timely and effective decision-making.Perform scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses to evaluate strategic alternatives.

Strategic Decision Support

Lead financial evaluation of commercial initiatives, customer opportunities, pricing actions, contract negotiations, and investment decisions.Develop business cases and financial models to support strategic growth initiatives.Identify actionable insights through analysis of customers, channels, products, and market dynamics.Support long-range strategic planning efforts by evaluating growth scenarios and potential business outcomes.

Executive Reporting & Communication

Prepare executive-level analyses, presentations, dashboards, and commentary for Senior Leadership.Contribute to Board of Directors materials and strategic planning presentations.Clearly articulate business performance drivers, financial implications, risks, and recommendations.Present findings and recommendations to leaders across multiple functions.

Process Improvement & Financial Leadership

Continuously improve FP&A processes, forecasting methodologies, and reporting capabilities.Develop and enhance financial models, analytical tools, and KPI dashboards.Drive data integrity, consistency, and standardization across commercial reporting.Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced analysts where appropriate.Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc analyses as assigned.

Leadership & Culture

Lead, influence, and empower the organization to fulfill its purpose while supporting enterprise-wide objectives.Foster strong relationships across departments and functions.Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusivity.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONSRequired

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required. MBA preferred.Minimum 5-8 years of progressive analytical experience in FP&A, financial analysis, commercial finance, corporate finance, or related analytical roles.Demonstrated success partnering with business leaders to influence decision-making through financial analysis and recommendations.Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical capabilities.Experience supporting revenue-generating functions such as Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, or Revenue Management.Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to senior leadership.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Ability to build credibility and trusted relationships across functions and organizational levels.

Preferred

Manufacturing, consumer products, or commercial finance experience.Experience with ERP, BI, and financial planning systems.Experience supporting pricing, customer profitability, or sales performance analytics.Experience presenting financial results and recommendations to executive leadership.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

Take Control: ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and ownership of your professional development.Be Engaged & Committed: lean in to learn, engage, and contribute, resulting in increased performance and personal satisfaction from your work.Be Accountable: hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives.Continuous Improvement Mindset: Act with curiosity, proactively identifying and implementing changes to enhance work processes and outcomes. Consistently seek opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness.Strategic Business Partnership: Builds trusted relationships and effectively influences decisions by combining financial expertise with business insight.Financial & Analytical Excellence: Applies rigorous analysis, sound judgment, and data-driven thinking to solve complex business challenges.Executive Communication: Translates complex financial information into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations for leadership.