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Position Summary

The Business Unit Finance & Pricing Analyst provides analytical and financial support to the BU Sales Finance Manager on price changes, planning & forecasting, reporting, and analyses in a variety of areas related to revenue management and finance. This individual will work closely with Business Unit Operations Directors, General Managers and Market Development Managers to support the Business Unit and provide analysis and recommendations which will drive profitability. This individual will also collaborate with the Commercial Finance team to support planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

Pricing:

• Independently manage and coordinate price and promotion changes, including development & maintenance of price trees & promotion calendars

• Develop, execute & maintain internal control procedures to ensure accuracy & data integrity of Pricing/Trade Promotion system

• Develop tools to analyze volume & profit performance; identify actionable opportunities to improve revenue & profit

• Conduct pre- and post- promotion effectiveness analysis & deliver strategic recommendations to improve ROI

Annual Operating Plan:

• Manage construction of Business Unit Annual Financial Plan & monthly forecasts by providing accurate forecast inputs for volume & revenue

• Deliver insightful & actionable variance analysis of results vs. Plan, vs. forecast, & vs. prior year; identify areas of risk &/or opportunity based on key business performance metrics

• Deliver financial results review presentations to both Sales & Finance leadership

• Support General Managers in tracking business performance & support analytical decision making process

• Educate business partners in financial and revenue management concepts

Financial Performance Review:

• Support BU forecast and month close process as required

• Analyze variances in actual results vs. Plan and PY

• Identify areas of opportunity based on key business performance metrics

• Assist BU Finance Team in conducting finance results review process with VPs and GMs

Reporting:

• Prepare and publish monthly scorecards

• Complete regular and ad-hoc reporting to support decision making process

• Include insightful analysis with reporting to drive business results (volume, margin, ROI)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or economics is required, CPG experience preferred

• 1-3 years experience in an analytical role such as Sales Finance or FP&A

• Appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls

• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

• Power BI or other BI software experience is a plus

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines

• Strong drive for excellent results, including consistent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Must be a proactive self-starter, capable of adapting to rapidly changing priorities and performing in a fast-paced environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with capability to translate data into actionable solutions

• Ability to organize and manage large data sets, apply strong analytical skills to resolve complex problems

• Must demonstrate insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts to help deliver business results

• Must conduct oneself in a professional, consistent manner when representing the organization

• Ability to interact effectively and confidently with all levels of management including Senior Leadership

• Must demonstrate high standards of integrity at all times

• Experience supporting Business Unit and working with Field Sales Organization preferred

• Experience with ERP systems, MicroStrategy, Vistaar, and OneStream preferred

• Experience utilizing/interpreting syndicated volumetric (Nielsen, IRI Circana, etc.) and pricing data a plus

• Experience with Trade Promotion Management / Trade Promotion Optimization systems a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis

• Must be able to travel by plane or train for long distance.

• Must be able to work in a professional corporate office environment.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

• Must have close vision, distant vision, ability to adjust focus, peripheral and color vision.

• Must be able sit and/or stand for long periods of time, and work on a computer for extended periods

Location
Chicago, Illinois

Additional Locations
Dallas, Texas

Job Type
Full time

Job Area
Finance & Accounting

The salary range for this role is:
$69,500.00 - $102,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, 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. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).