(Senior) Finance Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis
20 days ago
Rutherford
Job Description As a key member of a team with ambitious growth goals in the exciting wellbeing drinks category, you will be challenged to bring strategic solutions & executional excellence in a collaborative environment. PURPOSE To deliver strategic financial insights and robust reporting that empower senior leadership to make informed, data-driven decisions. This role drives business performance through advanced analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement of financial planning processes, with high visibility across the organization and global stakeholders. CONTEXT Twinings North America (US and Canada) has been identified as a strategic focus for global growth and our ambition is to double the size of our business in the next five years, operating within the exciting wellbeing drinks category. Twinings is a uniquely decentralized business that operates with local autonomy supported by a global partnership. This allows for local consumer centricity and decision making, backed by a global powerhouse that includes global support of our digital transformation. We are culturally in sync with our brand ethos of being a vibrant, wellbeing drinks brand. We are a vibrant and dynamic team that operates with a ‘one team’ mentality, valuing strong collaboration, ethical integrity, and a passion for winning. SCOPE You will be an integral part of our Finance team and report to the Financial Controller. However, you will work closely with the CFO and have high exposure to both local and global senior leadership. This role also works closely across all functional teams locally, as well as building a network with other FP&A professionals to continually learn and grow your own skills. ACCOUNTABILTIIES Provide visibility and insights in the areas of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytics. • Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning., • Lead the planning process, including: budgeting, forecasting, five-year plans and the development of tools and systems to enhance the reporting capabilities., • Analyze financial results and identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs); partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, etc.) to provide financial insights and support business initiatives., • Serve as the key internal point person for the Twinings North America (TNA) management reporting system, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC); ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial systems and reporting tools., • Identify, analyze and communicate the key indicators and operating statistics of the business for the purpose of identifying trends and conditions, which uncover issues that require management focus., • Assist with preparation of materials for business review and senior leadership meetings, • Synthesize raw information into insights, recommendations, dashboards, and reports., • Manage business process improvement initiatives that create efficiencies in the Finance organization as well as other parts of the business where appropriate., • Create financial reporting with the purpose of finding opportunities to optimize and better utilize Working Capital., • Contribute to the optimization of a new SAP system., • Ad-hoc analytical projects as requested. EXPERIENCES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • Possess advanced analytical, financial modelling, and presentation skills with the ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations. Ability to move between strategic thinking and operational detail., • Experience in a work environment which extensively utilized MS Excel to model and track financial and/or operational performance. Extensive knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)., • 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in the CPG industry., • Experience with ERP systems (SAP knowledge a plus) and Business Intelligence tools., • Understanding of financial statements, • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills., • Detail-oriented approach and capable problem solver., • Inclusive work style, proficient in building relationships and demonstrating flexibility with others. Ability to effectively work cross-functionally., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, • Continuous improvement ethic through team knowledge sharing. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our Twinings Values Aim high • Strive to deliver results of which they can be truly proud;, • Relentlessly seek to improve ideas and plans;, • See the potential in situations; often where others do not;, • Respect intuition and experience, as well as hard data;, • Demonstrate rigour and discipline in their thinking, planning and execution;, • Always do what they say they will do. Freedom to act and scope for growth • Have genuine respect for the views, talents and expertise of colleagues; trust in their motivation, believe in them to get the job done;, • Take responsibility, make things happen, and seize the initiative;, • Learn from their mistakes;, • Take responsibility for their own development, and help others grow. Find new ways • Are willing to experiment; take calculated risks and challenge the status quo;, • Seek or create the best solutions; find creative ways around road blocks;, • Thrive in a changing, often ambiguous environment;, • Show agility and adaptability. Look outside • Learn from other business units, markets, competitors, customers and consumers;, • Look to other industries and a wide range of data sources for ideas and inspiration;, • Show active interest in other teams; are happy to take others' ideas and build on them. Collaborate • Go out of their way to help each other to be successful and share information freely;, • Seek others' inputs and challenges; openly share their own views;, • Work freely across the organisation's hierarchy and structure;, • Work to ensure that one plus one is three or more;, • Give constructive, challenging, straight, forward and timely feedback.