Financial Analyst III - Sales Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature's Way. Inside our minds, inside our hearts, inside our business, inside our bottles. Our reason for being, the purpose that inspires our work every day, is quite simple: Help people live healthy lives. When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone. How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. That means something important to the world, and it means the world to us. People TRUST Our products to be the gold standardOur words to be trueOur claims to be honest,Our actions to have integrity.Together we work with an awareness of how even small actions affect others, an attitude of kindness and concern for each other, and a drive for action that helps people live healthy lives. It's the best way. The right way. The only way. Nature's Way. Be a part of helping people live healthy lives as our new Financial Analyst III - Sales. SUMMARY
The Financial Analyst III - Sales provides broad financial support to all areas of the business, while specifically supporting a particular Channel or Channels as assigned. This individual must have the ability to assess business needs, communicate key financial and business drivers, and build cross-functional relationships. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Sales Finance Business Partner Duties Monitor and analyze financial performance and business trends to support Sales partners in driving profitable revenue growth, including but not limited to analysis of revenue, GTN, expenses, forecasting, quotas, and profitability. Identity drivers of significant variances. Actively communicate issues and trends to business partners by providing specific, actionable, and forward-looking commentary.Support strategic decision-making by providing a financial perspective, including ROI and potential risk. Recommend actions for improved financial performance.Work with Leaders and Sales Reps to manage and optimize their promotional spend and ROI. Assist in the Annual Strategic Planning process.Participate in Sales Meetings as appropriate.Provide other ad hoc analysis as needed. Other Financial SupportSupport month end process including but not limited to managing cost center spend, ensuring accurate representation of spend, and assisting cost center owners in managing to their budget.Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process for revenue, GTN, and expenses for assigned cost centers. Support assigned areas in the development of automated reporting utilizing the Power BI and Analysis for Excel tools.Focus on ensuring reports are effective by working with stakeholders on an ongoing basis to improve reporting and the related commentary / analysis. Assist with audits.Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Exercise business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skillsStrong experience in data mining / financial reporting tools such as SAP, Power BI, Analysis for Excel, Tagetik, etc.Strong demonstrated use and advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPointAbility to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently, with minimal supervision, and as a collaborative member of a diverse teamBusiness analysis skills, with ability to see implications and provide consultative solutions/recommendations EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of relevant work experience required. All benefits are effective on day 1 of employment. Medical Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high – deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account. Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan. Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year. 401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets. You'll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness: Company provided short-term & long-term disabilityLife and AD&D insuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary critical illness & accident coverageNew parent phase-in program & paternity leaveEducational assistance reimbursementProduct discounts & a wellness programStart Helping People live Healthy lives today! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)