Sr. Finance Analyst presso Dan-O's Seasoning, LLC

Description

We are seeking a Senior Finance Analyst with a strong accounting foundation and expertise in retail-level syndicated data (SPINS, IRI, Nielsen). This role will serve as a bridge between Finance/Accounting, Operations and Sales by ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, while leveraging retail data to provide insights that shape business strategy. The ideal candidate has experience in financial analysis, accounting processes and turing data into actionable recommendations that support profitable growth.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Accuracy

• Support month-end close through preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper revenue (recognition, cost allocations and inventory valuation in line with GAAP.
• Partner with Accounting leadership to strengthen internal controls and improve reporting processes.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist in preparing for budgets, forecasts and rolling financial reports.
• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. forecast vs. prior year) across revenue, COGS, trade spend and SG&A.
• Develop financial models to support scenario planning and long term growth initiatives.

Retail Data Analysis

• Leverage SPINS and other syndicated data to analyze sales performance, promotional effectiveness, and customer profitability.
• Connect retail performance trends with financial outcomes, identifying risks and opportunities.

Cross Functional Support

• Partner with Sales to track promotional ROI, retailer order cadence and pricing projects
• Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile sales data with financial statements
• Present findings in a clear, concise manner to both finance and commercial leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or FP&A, ideally within CPG, retail or distribution.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SPINS/IRI/Nielsen data and customer-level sales analysis.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; ERP and BI tool experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial and sales data into clear insights.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.