Senior Financial Analyst - Commercial Finance

Job Description

• Analyze financial data, including sales reports, profit margins, and expense forecasts, to identify trends and opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support business planning and decision-making processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, supply chain, and product development teams to assess market dynamics, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to benchmark performance and identify areas for differentiation and competitive advantage.
• Prepare and present financial analyses, insights, and recommendations to senior management to inform strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to track progress against goals and identify areas of concern or improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of pricing strategies, trade promotions, and assortment planning to drive sales and profitability in retail channels.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market dynamics.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support to various stakeholders as needed.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry or retail sector.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis; advanced Excel skills required.
• Solid understanding of retail dynamics, including pricing strategies, promotional tactics, and category management principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and analytical rigor.
• Familiarity with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Not for New York City Applicants.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

What's on Offer

Salary, benefits, PTO, high growth, etc.