Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Senior Financial Analyst - Retail Finance - San Leandro, CA
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, California, United States, 94579
Overview
Senior Financial Analyst - Retail Finance — San Leandro, California, United States. Employment Type: Regular. At Ghirardelli, we are on a mission to become a one billion dollar brand and beyond. We aim to be every consumer's first choice of premium chocolate, guided by our brand commitment to Making Life A Bite Better. This role is part of the Retail Finance team, serving as a strategic partner to the Direct to Consumer group and owning the annual business planning and budgeting process for all Direct-to-Consumer revenue, including stores and eShop. Responsibilities
Execute, improve, and automate recurring and ad-hoc reporting and forecasting for revenue to Gross Profit. Deliver insightful reporting and analysis to provide business managers with visibility into key Retail KPIs (such as traffic, conversion, average ticket, and comparable store growth), and identify product and customer drivers of revenue and gross profit. Make data-driven recommendations to business managers to drive gross profit optimization and sustainable revenue growth. Compile forecast inputs from business owners, understand risks and opportunities to the company financial plan, challenge business partners when risks arise, and share findings with Finance leadership. Deliver timely and accurate month-end close reporting and business commentary. Collaborate with cross-functional Finance and Accounting colleagues to ensure consistency across functional areas. Own all key revenue budgeting and planning processes and tools for stores and eShop. Specific Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 3–5 years of relevant work experience. Exposure to CPG, restaurant, or retail industries preferred. Understanding of a full P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. Familiarity with SAP (or similar ERP) and BI tools preferred. Demonstrated experience building working models and business management tools using MS Office or other software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to present to cross-functional partners and collaboratively solve problems. Excellent communication skills. Familiarity with building reasonable assumptions-based forecast models. Other Job Requirements
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Required to regularly sit at a workstation. Must be able to work seated or standing for at least 8 hours. Must be able to concentrate for extended periods, paying close attention to detail. Works in a normal office environment. Occasional travel may be required. Salary: $82,157 to $106,794 / year
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Senior Financial Analyst - Retail Finance — San Leandro, California, United States. Employment Type: Regular. At Ghirardelli, we are on a mission to become a one billion dollar brand and beyond. We aim to be every consumer's first choice of premium chocolate, guided by our brand commitment to Making Life A Bite Better. This role is part of the Retail Finance team, serving as a strategic partner to the Direct to Consumer group and owning the annual business planning and budgeting process for all Direct-to-Consumer revenue, including stores and eShop. Responsibilities
Execute, improve, and automate recurring and ad-hoc reporting and forecasting for revenue to Gross Profit. Deliver insightful reporting and analysis to provide business managers with visibility into key Retail KPIs (such as traffic, conversion, average ticket, and comparable store growth), and identify product and customer drivers of revenue and gross profit. Make data-driven recommendations to business managers to drive gross profit optimization and sustainable revenue growth. Compile forecast inputs from business owners, understand risks and opportunities to the company financial plan, challenge business partners when risks arise, and share findings with Finance leadership. Deliver timely and accurate month-end close reporting and business commentary. Collaborate with cross-functional Finance and Accounting colleagues to ensure consistency across functional areas. Own all key revenue budgeting and planning processes and tools for stores and eShop. Specific Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 3–5 years of relevant work experience. Exposure to CPG, restaurant, or retail industries preferred. Understanding of a full P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. Familiarity with SAP (or similar ERP) and BI tools preferred. Demonstrated experience building working models and business management tools using MS Office or other software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to present to cross-functional partners and collaboratively solve problems. Excellent communication skills. Familiarity with building reasonable assumptions-based forecast models. Other Job Requirements
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Required to regularly sit at a workstation. Must be able to work seated or standing for at least 8 hours. Must be able to concentrate for extended periods, paying close attention to detail. Works in a normal office environment. Occasional travel may be required. Salary: $82,157 to $106,794 / year
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