Brand Finance Business Partner

Brand Finance Business Partner

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Brand Finance Business Partner to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion - with its ORIJEN and ACANA brands - is a key player in the global premium pet food industry.

Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us - and the environment that sustains us - are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here's the scoop - Summary

The role plays a key role in supporting marketing function in delivering their objectives. Navigating portfolio health and advertising / promotion spend to drive sustainable growth is the key expectation of the role.

Developing collaborative relationship across the demand function and acting as a Business Partner to bring the finance perspective whilst observing governance is a unique contribution of the role.

This role is both analytical and tactical in nature, needing to identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities while at the same having the ability to dive into the details to uncover root-cause to enable building of a recommendation of an action plan.

The Brand Finance Business Partner reports to the VP of Finance NA and is based out of Louisville, CO working a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office.

Key Responsibilities

Key partner in translation of Marketing Strategy into IVCP and AEP financial models

Planning, forecasting, tracking and controlling of Advertising and Promotion budget

Analysis of Advertising and Promotion investment effectiveness

Portfolio analysis and lead on SKU rationalization recommendation

Innovation pipeline support, represents finance in New Product Development process

Brand performance analytics, owner of Finance part of the brand dashboards

Support of the S&OP+ process step 1 : Portfolio Management Review

Evaluation and assessment of marketing spend commitments to inform A&CP accrual during Pclose

Assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports, financial reviews and special projects as directed by the leadership team

Provide timely and accurate analysis of forecasts and financial results

Identify and analyze prevailing trends in business practices

Ensure costs are accurately captured and monitor budget adherence

Assist with Business Plan development by conducting relevant project research and analysis for purposes of strategy identification and implementation

Calculate key performance indicators, benchmarks and measures

Provide advice, training and / or guidance to staff in the supported function, as necessary

Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in business, MBA / CPA preferred.

6+ years of related experience ideally in a Consumer Products environment.

Strong analytical skills through experience working on complex transactions.

Strong knowledge of financial metrics.

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.

Proven ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.

Strong communication skills, demonstrated in written and verbal report writing.

Self-starter, previous experience of working in a high performing environment.

Responsive, a strong ability in anticipating needs and delivering on commitments.

Proven ability to identify, evaluate, develop new ideas and deliver results.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Strong report writing skills.

Detail oriented and accurate.

Highly proficient in Excel.

Working extended days and weekends as necessary.

What can you expect from Champion?

Safety : a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.

Earnings : $100,000 - $120,000 USD annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, 401k with company matching.

Industry Competitive Benefits : Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.

Continuing Education : In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.

Quality : a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.

Other Perks : Free bag of premium pet food each month.

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.