Financial Analyst

Back to Nature is on a mission to bring consumers super tasty remakes of America's classic snacks with quality, simple ingredients. We helped plant the seeds of the natural foods movement in the 1960s and are reigniting the brand for a new generation of snackers. Our dedicated Back to Nature team is driving the brand's next phase of growth with the support and resources of the Barilla Group. Job Purpose This role will provide actionable financial insights and critical, cross‑functional support in service of achieving organizational growth and profitability objectives. You will be the key driver of day‑to‑day FP&A and accounting processes that enable the organization to confidently move from insight to action in an efficient manner. You will also be partnering with cross‑functional teams to develop and manage annual SG&A budgets. This role will partner closely with Sales and Trade to drive efficiencies with key retailer fulfillment, deductions, and revenue recovery. This role will function as a key connection point between Back to Nature, Barilla America, and Barilla Group for financial reporting and consolidation. Key Responsibilities FP&A ownership of the financial month end cycle (e.g. close, reporting, system submissions) Accounting oversight over Back to Nature specific needs (e.g. cost center/ general ledger management, reclasses, PO) Partner with Barilla America shared service accounting group to complete accruals, entries, and other financial requirements Manage Back to Nature specific balance sheet and cash reconciliations Partner with cross‑functional teams across project coordination, financial and business operations support, and customer account support Leverage and fulfill requirements for financial systems and data tools (e.g. SAP, EPM, Atlas) Build annual budgets and provide transparency and tradeoffs to functional spending (SG&A, Test & Startup, Marketing) Support annual and ad hoc audits Manage repository of company contracts, vendors, and policies Perform other duties as assigned. How the Role Will Measure Success Proven cross‑functional collaborator, who can provide technical knowledge of key financial activities while also delivering the context of why it matters. Demonstrate a start‑up mentality, agility in ways of working, and willingness to educate and elevate the financial IQ of the organization Deliver consistent, accurate and timely results Ability to clearly communicate complex or technical financial information to non‑finance partners What You Will Bring to the Table Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting Demonstrated work ethic, aligned with our company Good Vibes values of Value-Add, Innovative, Be Real, Entrepreneurial Mindset and Sunny State of Mind. 1-3 years of finance or accounting experience; consumer packaged goods (CPG) and/or international company experience a plus. Experience in financial modeling, developing and managing budgets, financial performance analysis and reporting Located in Minnesota with the ability to work from the office 2-3 days per week. The office is located in the Twin Cities metro. Ability to travel up to 10% with no destination restrictions Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. Other classifications include, but are not limited to, family status, health status, multicultural differences, political ideas and sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Barilla Group