Financial Analyst – Financial Planning and Analysis
Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois
Who We Are:
PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Harris, Green Gobbler, 30 Seconds, Goo Gone, Mighty Mint, Biokleen, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.
At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work.
The Role:
The Financial Analyst (FP&A) plays a critical role in supporting the company’s financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business performance analysis. This position partners with cross functional leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain to deliver actional insights that drive profitable growth and informed decision making. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail oriented and thrives in a fast paced environment.
What You Will Do:
- Support the annual budget, forecasts and long-range planning processes
- Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, contribution and profitability
- Partner with business leaders to understand the assumptions, risks and opportunities impacting financial performance
- Track and report key financial and operational performance metrics.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses and management presentations
- Analyze actual results against budget, forecast and prior year performance
- Identify, analyze, and prioritize process improvement opportunities
- Develop expert knowledge with the ERP environment (Syspro)
- Ad-hoc analysis as needed
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What You Will Bring:
- Demonstrated analytical and complex problem-solving abilities
- Strong user of Microsoft analytical and database tools, including Excel, Access and SQL
- Demonstrated financial modeling expertise
- Prior experience successfully implementing best practices
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and possess strong business acumen
- Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks within established deadlines
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years in relevant analytical roles in Finance
- Relevant experience in a range of environments including; manufacturing, consumer packaging, retail distribution, multi-brand, multi-division, extensive product portfolios, international, Healthcare products
Compensation Range:
$75,000-$90,000
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range.
Benefits:
PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.
What We Offer:
Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
Generous paid time off
Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
401K company match
Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Annual fitness stipend
Unmatched employee discount on all products
Summer Hours
LinkedIn learning membership
PurposeBuilt Brands Gurnee, Illinois, USA Office
755 Tri State Pkwy, Gurnee, Illinois, United States, 60031 5191
PurposeBuilt Brands Gurnee, Illinois, USA Office
705 Tri State Pkwy, Gurnee, Illinois, United States, 60031 9187
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