Finance Analyst, Commercial

About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica.

Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds : one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities :

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Finance Analyst to support the Finance Manager, Traditional Sales to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.

The Finance Analyst contributes to Tropicana’s success by acting as an key part of the Tropicana Finance team in support of the sales organization.

In addition to providing business and analytics support, this position contributes to the company’s success by proactively monitoring Customer trends and identifying risks and opportunities to maximize business performance.

Success in this role will require results-driven behavior, solid organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, strong financial analytical skills, technical strength, interpersonal skills, and the ability work both independently and as part of a team.

Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a candidate based in Chicago, IL.

Additional responsibilities include :

• Provide customer insight and analysis into drivers of change for key metrics : volume, price, margin and profitability by product
• Identify any fluctuations between the plan / forecast and actual sales trend, communicate with the sales team and develop solutions to drive sales
• Provide insights and analytics that help the sales teams develop robust customer programming that delivers against AOP metrics and accurate business forecasts
• Execute trade management and support analysis for pricing events and promotions
• Improve / simplify processes by analyzing current tools and systems, and designing and implementing new procedures for more efficient reporting
• Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects as required
• Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies
• Ability to structure and prioritize tasks, and focus efforts in an ambiguous work environment
• Demonstrated ability to implement short and long term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation

Professional Experience / Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting or Business Related degree)
• Minimum 2+ years of experience and practical exposure preferably in Sales Finance, Trade Management, Financial Planning & Analysis with a CPG company
• Experience with forecasting and budgeting, financial modeling
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions and processes
• Results-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applications
• Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future.

Benefits Overview :

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance.

In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement.

TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.