Senior Financial Analyst- Hybrid Remote

Company: Zwilling J A Henckels LLC
Location: Stamford
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page:We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual with strong analytical skills. This role is critical inpartnering with not only finance and accounting but also several business leaders. The person will get the opportunity to work directly with the CEO and CFO on various projects and will be a critical part of the FP&A team. This position is based in our Pleasantville, NY office.ABOUT US:For over 285 years, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels has offered premium products that enhance the lives of professional and home chefs worldwide. Since its start as an esteemed cutlery brand, the company has grown to include a coveted collection of cookware, flatware, glassware and kitchen gadgets. Tradition, quality, innovation, and craftsmanship are its ingredients for success.Today, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels is an international industry leader that sells products in 100 countries with the help of ten wholly owned subsidiaries. Always looking forward, ZWILLING has recently acquired global heritage brands -Staub (France), Demeyere (Belgium), Ballarini (Italy), and MIYABI (Japan)-to give its customers access to the most exceptional cookware and cutlery.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:The Sr. Financial Analyst will work closely with Sales, Accounting, Supply Chain, Marketing, Customer Support, and Shipping. The right candidate will possess a unique ability to build interpersonal relationships with department heads to drive operational and financial improvements, while simultaneously being able to analyze large amounts of data.The Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for:

• Analysis of historical financials, variance explanations, coordinate and update forecast with risk and opportunities to current plan.
• Preparation of monthly financial packages for executive management team.
• Support month-end close as needed.
• Forecast and monitor cash flow in and out, helping ensure the company's business and investment needs are met.
• Act as the primary contact with local sales representatives undertaking data analysis and ensuring that channel customers margins are accurate.
• Develop long-term sales and product cost forecasts in conjunction with company forecast and budget cycles
• Work with supply chain team on inventory valuation and projections.
• Analyze sales, cost of goods sold and expenses to help management make decisions.
• Manage and enter data into planning and budgeting software - Adaptive Planning and Cognos TM1.
• Analyze data for accuracy, identify inconsistencies and initiate resolution.
• Analyze pricing proposals and quarterly follow-up on pricing decisions.
• Prepare what if analysis and should have some familiarity with modeling.
• Work on special projects for the Executive Management team as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree, ideally in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics with a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in planning and forecasting.
  • Prior experience in a CPG company preferred.
  • Experience in financial statement consolidation.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results under a strict reporting schedule.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills including SUMIFS, Vlookups, Pivot tables, Data Queries & Data Connections etc. It is critical that the Financial Analyst be able to rollup large product, customer data files dynamically either using Excel or Access.
  • Experience building, maintaining and modifying complex financial models in Microsoft Excel preferred
  • Knowledge of Adaptive Insights, QlikView, TM1 Cognos, MS Access is a plus.
  • Experience in DC1, IBS and SAP preferred (AS400 based ERP, migration to SAP 4/Hana planned).
  • Sound organizational skills with the ability to plan ahead.
  • Highly pro-active, strong work ethic, ability to work under deadlines and to accept complete ownership of assigned tasks, attention to details and a team player.
  • Advanced mathematical and computer skills are critical. Analytical and proven problem-solving skillsWe offer great benefits including competitive salary, medical & dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employee discounts. If you're interested in being part of a prominent, global culinary company, submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements today.

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