Cordia Resources
Principal Financial Analyst 16748552
Cordia Resources, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Principal Financial Analyst
Location:
Fairfax, VA (Hybrid)
Department:
Finance & Accounting
Reports To:
Head of FP&A
Employment Type:
Full-Time (M–F, 9:00am–5:30pm)
A rapidly growing manufacturer in the medical and recreational consumer goods sector is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This organization is committed to delivering high-quality products at accessible prices and is expanding its footprint in the MD/DC market.
Position Summary The Principal Financial Analyst will play a dual role, supporting both sales finance and traditional FP&A activities. This position partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance leadership to provide actionable insights and recommendations on pricing, customer profitability, and revenue growth, while also making significant contributions to budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with deep financial modeling and data analytics expertise to influence strategic and operational decisions across the business.
Key Responsibilities Sales Finance:
Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to analyze pricing strategies, promotional effectiveness, and discounting ROI
Develop and maintain customer/retail/wholesale P&Ls to evaluate profitability, margin trends, and growth opportunities
Support revenue growth initiatives, including pack-price architecture, discounting strategies, and mix optimization
Provide decision support for product category management, promotional programs, and customer evaluation
Deliver insights and recommendations to senior leadership on market, channel, and customer performance
Financial Planning & Analysis:
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the organization
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with variance analysis and key business drivers
Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, cash flow forecasting, and investment decisions
Partner with operations and supply chain to assess the financial impact of production, logistics, and capital projects
Provide analytical support, cost-benefit and breakeven analysis for various projects to support the Head of FP&A, CFO, and executive leadership team
Utilize SQL to query databases and create custom reports for ad-hoc analysis
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
3+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, sales finance, or related roles in CPG or manufacturing industries
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems, BI tools, and generative AI tools a plus
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Basic understanding of SQL for database querying and report generation
Familiarity with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, or similar) for data visualization and dashboard creation
Exposure to machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in financial forecasting, predictive analytics, and automated reporting is preferred
Additional Skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
Commercial mindset and understanding of customer, channel, and marketplace dynamics
Data savvy and analytical rigor; expert at building models and analyzing big data sets
Technical proficiency with database systems, BI platforms, and emerging analytical technologies
Strong collaboration and influence skills
Strategic thinking and ability to connect financial insights to business objectives
Excellent communication and adaptability in a dynamic environment
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Fairfax, VA (Hybrid)
Department:
Finance & Accounting
Reports To:
Head of FP&A
Employment Type:
Full-Time (M–F, 9:00am–5:30pm)
A rapidly growing manufacturer in the medical and recreational consumer goods sector is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This organization is committed to delivering high-quality products at accessible prices and is expanding its footprint in the MD/DC market.
Position Summary The Principal Financial Analyst will play a dual role, supporting both sales finance and traditional FP&A activities. This position partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance leadership to provide actionable insights and recommendations on pricing, customer profitability, and revenue growth, while also making significant contributions to budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with deep financial modeling and data analytics expertise to influence strategic and operational decisions across the business.
Key Responsibilities Sales Finance:
Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to analyze pricing strategies, promotional effectiveness, and discounting ROI
Develop and maintain customer/retail/wholesale P&Ls to evaluate profitability, margin trends, and growth opportunities
Support revenue growth initiatives, including pack-price architecture, discounting strategies, and mix optimization
Provide decision support for product category management, promotional programs, and customer evaluation
Deliver insights and recommendations to senior leadership on market, channel, and customer performance
Financial Planning & Analysis:
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the organization
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with variance analysis and key business drivers
Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, cash flow forecasting, and investment decisions
Partner with operations and supply chain to assess the financial impact of production, logistics, and capital projects
Provide analytical support, cost-benefit and breakeven analysis for various projects to support the Head of FP&A, CFO, and executive leadership team
Utilize SQL to query databases and create custom reports for ad-hoc analysis
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
3+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, sales finance, or related roles in CPG or manufacturing industries
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems, BI tools, and generative AI tools a plus
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Basic understanding of SQL for database querying and report generation
Familiarity with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, or similar) for data visualization and dashboard creation
Exposure to machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in financial forecasting, predictive analytics, and automated reporting is preferred
Additional Skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
Commercial mindset and understanding of customer, channel, and marketplace dynamics
Data savvy and analytical rigor; expert at building models and analyzing big data sets
Technical proficiency with database systems, BI platforms, and emerging analytical technologies
Strong collaboration and influence skills
Strategic thinking and ability to connect financial insights to business objectives
Excellent communication and adaptability in a dynamic environment
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