Financial Analyst

Financial AnalystFounded in 2005, Infinium Spirits is a family-owned spirits company with an entrepreneurial edge, blending tradition with the drive to build the next generation of iconic brands. At Infinium Spirits, we live our values of integrity, ownership, unity, curiosity, and gratitude. We hold each other accountable for our results and believe that the company's success is based on the whole collective of team members, not individual contributors. There is no room for egos. We are building a team of thought-leaders across the entire company with expertise in sales, marketing, supply chain, business analytics, and finance to fuel a diverse and distinctive portfolio of award-winning brands such as Templeton Rye, Tears of Llorona, Howler Head, Zaya Rum, Seagram's Vodka, and Corralejo Tequila, just to name a few. In addition to our core powerhouse brands, we continue to seek new opportunities in the beverage category to innovate and meet regional needs.At Infinium Spirits, success doesn't happen between the hours of 9 to 5. We are building a team of hard-working, ambitious professionals who are ready to roll up their sleeves, put in the long hours, and create real impact in the marketplace. We want out-of-the-box thinkers who bring new ways to solve problems to the table, if you excel at escape rooms, are energized by logic problems and believe that anything is possible, you have the ingredients we are seeking on our team. We hire people, NOT resumes. If you think you are right for the role, apply now!Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace that values diversity. We know that when people feel a sense of belonging, they are more creative, innovative, and successful. We welcome the unique contributions you bring in terms of background, education, opinions, culture, and identity.About The JobThe Financial Analyst will provide BP&A (Business Planning & Analysis) support to the Finance Manager, and partner with Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to bridge the company's commercial and operational plans with its financial plans to achieve short-term and long-term goals. This role is responsible for unlocking deep insights into performance, turning takeaways from Business Driver Mix and other analyses to action, and instilling financial acumen in our business partners.Essential Functions/The Day-To-DayPlanning & Financial Performance Review:Support the construction of the Annual Operating Plan and rolling forecastsDeliver insights and actionable variance analysis of results vs. Plan, vs. forecast, and vs. prior year; identify areas of risk and/or opportunity based on key business performance metricsDevelop tools and models to analyze volume and profit performance; identify actionable opportunities to improve revenue and profitPartner with Commercial Finance on pre- and post-promotion effectiveness analysis, providing volume and profit insights to inform pricing and spend decisionsSupport financial evaluation of new product launches and innovation, including business case development and post-launch performance trackingAnalyze profitability by brand, SKU, and channel to inform portfolio and resource allocation decisionsApply critical thinking and a long-term perspective to improve decision-making on short-term investmentsPartner with and educate business partners on financial and P&L management conceptsSupport commercial finance as needed, including sales budget management and system updatesSupport ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as neededReporting:Prepare and publish monthly performance reports for business partnersOwn or support Month End Close tasksComplete regular and ad-hoc reporting to support business decision-makingIncorporate insightful analysis into reporting to drive business results (volume, margin, ROI)Prepare PowerPoint presentations and other materials as needed for business partners*This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and that the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.Am I The Right Fit?Not everyone can be a Financial Analyst, BP&A. To be seriously considered for the role here is what you'll bring:Education/Licenses/Certifications:Required: A Bachelor's Degree in Finance or AccountingExperience:Required: Minimum of 2 years in an analytical role such as Field Finance or FP&A and demonstrating commercial acumenBudget management experiencePreferred: Experience in CPG industry strongly preferredExperience supporting Business Unit and working with Field Sales OrganizationExperience with ERP systems, MS Dynamics/Business CentralExperience with Dashboard and other Business Intelligence systems, Power BIExperience utilizing/interpreting syndicated volumetric and pricing dataSkills/Traits:Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, Outlook, Word, PowerPointAbility to manage multiple projects and tight deadlinesStrong drive for excellent results, including consistent attention to detail and commitment to accuracyMust be a proactive self-starter, capable of adapting to rapidly changing priorities and performing in a fast-paced environmentStrong verbal and written communication skills, with capability to translate data into actionable solutionsAbility to organize and manage large data sets, apply strong analytical skills to resolve complex problemsMust demonstrate insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts to help deliver business resultsMust conduct oneself in a professional, consistent manner when representing the organizationAbility to interact effectively and confidently with all levels of managementMust demonstrate high standards of integrity at all timesPhysical requirements:Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (10-15%)Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboardsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $78,000 - $85,000 per year for San Diego, CA. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.Here are some of our favorite Perks and Benefits:At Infinium Spirits, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive total cash compensation, medical/dental/vision plans, we'll also provide you with:401k plan where you are 100% vested – literally free moneyHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsCompany-paid life insuranceMonthly wellbeing stipendCompetitive paid time off and ten company paid holidaysSupport for and access to relevant training and development opportunitiesEmployee assistance programCasual dress code