Sr. Financial Analyst

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.Sr. Financial AnalystThe Senior Financial Analyst – Beverage is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting key financial data to support informed decision-making across both finance and cross-functional teams. This role includes comprehensive FP&A coverage of Beverage P&L segments. The analyst will partner with Plant Directors and Regional Manufacturing Vice Presidents across a network of plants to drive forecasting, variance analysis, and operational insights. The analyst will also lead revenue finance planning, forecasting, and reviews, providing insights to support National Account Managers and the sales support team in areas such as contracts, pricing, contribution margin, and gross-to-net performance.Essential FunctionsProvide financial expertise, analysis, and guidance in support of leadership and cross-functional teams, influencing business decisions and achievement of strategic goals.Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts that incorporate both plant operations and revenue expectations.Partner with Accounting to support month-end close activities, including review of postings, journal entries, and accruals, to ensure accurate P&L reporting.Conduct monthly and year-to-date variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, explaining key drivers and unexpected results.Lead revenue-focused financial planning, including pricing analysis, gross-to-net reconciliations, and evaluation of customer contracts in partnership with Sales and Business Execution Managers.Partner with Plant Directors and Regional Manufacturing Vice Presidents to evaluate operational performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and assess ROI of small capital investments.Monitor and analyze accounts receivable activity for assigned customers, assisting in resolving billing discrepancies and tracking collections as needed.Design, develop, and maintain financial and data models, reports, dashboards, and presentations that provide timely, accurate insights to management on profitability, cost trends, and strategic initiatives.Provide financial leadership for current and prospective business ventures, including profitability analysis, business planning, and cost management.Mentor and train junior finance team members, supporting their development and driving initiatives to successful conclusion.Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, and other functional teams to ensure financial insights are aligned with operational and commercial strategies.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.This role requires up to 25% travel, which may include but is not limited to visits to manufacturing plants and other company locations as needed to support business objectives.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years – Experience in Position0 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years – Experience working in Position 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesUnderstanding of Financial statements, revenue, cost and marginAdvanced MS Excelskills (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumif, etc.)Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications (Word and PowerPoint)Previous experience with Oracle or other ERP systems preferredMust possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work assignments with limited guidance in a changing environmentStrong problem solving/ analytical skillsAbility to seek and obtain information from a wide range of sources and individuals both within, and outside of the Finance departmentMust be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and complete assignments quickly and accurately.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly interpret and convey complex financial data to cross-functional teams and senior leadersPrevious experience with month end closing and budget planning preferredUnderstanding of manufacturing cost structures, variance analysis, and cost drivers preferredExperience with coding in Python, R, or comparable tools is a plusThis position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducationMinimum Required:Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and other related fields or equivalent experiencePreferred:Master's Degree in Finance, AccountingForeign Language Required: None RequiredPreferred: Minimum Professional Proficiency, SpanishTypical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary$87,360.12 - $126,672.19 / YearlyBenefitsOur Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation timePaid parental and caregiver leavesMedical, including virtual care optionsDentalVision401(k) with company matchHealth Savings Account with company matchFlexible Spending AccountsExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family membersFamily Building Benefits including enhanced fertilitybenefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursementsIncome protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident planSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunitiesAnd more!* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.SummaryLocation: Corp-Offsite - Diamond Bar, CAType: Full time