Sr. Financial Analyst

THE ROLE:

This position will report to the: Director - Finance
Travel Requirement: Minimal
Location: Chicago/Remote
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Full time regular
Pay Range: $100,000-$110,000 + Annual Bonus Opportunity

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Brand Finance team is responsible for the full P&L for the Generous Brands beverage portfolio. This team member is a key link between the R&D, Operations, and Finance teams. This job contributes to Generous Brands success by supporting the development of monthly forecasting and reporting, annual budgets, and strategic financial plans.

JOB DUTIES:

Strategic Finance Leadership

Execute the monthly actualization process including P&L variance analyses, insights, and issue resolution
Support the monthly forecasting process, including projecting and explaining financial performance on a rolling 18 month basis
Support the build of the annual budget and strategic plans
Analyze complex financial data to identify trends, assess risks, and uncover opportunities, delivering actionable recommendations to business leaders
Collaborate with R&D, operations and logistics teams to integrate financial insights into strategic decisions

Productivity & Growth Projects

Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, model, and financialize savings initiatives around labor efficiencies, strategic sourcing, and equipment effectiveness
Support financial analysis of productivity initiatives, quantifying potential savings and ROI to drive decision-making

Process Optimization

Identifies key issues and weaknesses, provides solutions for improvement, and manages the implementation of system enhancements
Manages cross-functional integration with the company business planning calendar
Works with cross-functional teams to improve processes, set targets, develop plans, conduct analyses, and measure results

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail
Ability to use and maintain complex financial models
Knowledge of financial and management accounting principles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
3–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supporting a CPG or manufacturing business
Experience partnering cross-functionally with commercial and operations teams
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial planning tools
MBA or CPA a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00pm.

WHAT WE OFFER plus more!

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.

Medical, Dental & Vision
Group Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Group Short & Long-Term Disability
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Gym Membership Discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Confidential does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.