Analyst, Commercial Finance US Posted 7 hours ago

Analyst, Commercial Finance - Retailer Manufacturer Collaboration Let's be unstoppable together! At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at What will you be doing? As an Analyst, Commercial Finance, you will play a key role in supporting Commercial Finance initiatives by delivering detailed forecasts, insightful analysis, and data-driven recommendations. This role will serve as a key partner to the Retailer-Manufacturer Collaboration commercial team, supporting day-to-day FP&A activities across the business. This position supports the Americas Retailer-Manufacturer Collaboration business, with responsibility for revenue forecasting, expense management, headcount planning, KPI tracking, and performance analysis. The Analyst will work closely with Commercial leaders to understand business drivers, evaluate tradeoffs, and provide financial insights that support decision-making. Job Responsibilities Support revenue forecasting, budgeting, and headcount planning for the Americas Retailer-Manufacturer Collaboration business Support P&L management through revenue and expense tracking, variance analysis, reporting, and workforce planning Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans Analyze business performance, identify key drivers, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders Partner with Commercial leaders to support pipeline reviews, evaluate business opportunities, and identify revenue growth opportunities Prepare reporting packages, dashboards, and summaries highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities Perform root cause analysis on financial variances and recommend corrective actions Track and report on key operational metrics, including revenue, expenses, headcount, and other business KPIs Leverage financial systems (such as CRM, Adaptive, NetSuite, and Power BI) to enhance reporting, forecasting, and insights Support forecasting and post-analysis tracking for strategic initiatives Identify process improvement opportunities within forecasting, reporting, and data management activities Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Client Insights, and Finance teams Provide ad hoc analysis and support special projects as needed Requirements 0-2+ years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Business Analysis, or a related analytical field Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Business, or a related discipline Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with large datasets, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to connect results to business drivers and translate findings into clear, actionable insights Proven ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze data to support business decisions Strong attention to detail and ability to understand the impact of small changes across revenue, expenses, and headcount Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem solving Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Workday Adaptive, Power BI, CRM, or similar reporting and planning tool experience is a plus Preferred Experience Revenue forecasting Budgeting and financial planning P&L management and analysis Variance analysis Revenue and expense reportingKPI and dashboard reporting Headcount planning Business case development Commercial Finance or FP&A support Circana Behaviors Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions. Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action. Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices. Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers. Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity. Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone. Location: Remote, US. Candidates located in Eastern or Central time zones, or willing to work primarily within those business hours, are preferred. The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $75,000 USD. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description. This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient qualified candidates are identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Circana