Lactalis American Group
Senior Analyst, Sales Finance
Lactalis American Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Analyst, Sales Finance
Lactalis American Group
Description Build a career with purpose at Lactalis, the world leader in dairy. We are committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting or looking to take the next step. From day one, we offer tools and support to help you succeed.
As a Finance Senior Analyst, you’ll partner with Sales Leaders to move key business strategies forward in the US Retail Channels. You will provide visibility into financial opportunities, ensure integrity of our financial statements, and measure financial profitability for our in‑market investment and execution. You will also build your network and expertise in a thriving environment of professional development and be an integral part of the US Retail Sales Team.
Responsibilities
Partner & collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Sales Ops & Planning team, Category Leadership team, and Shopper Marketing team
Drive automation of existing reporting in Power BI
Facilitate the collection of routine commentary from the Sales organization monthly
Evaluate financial viability/profitability, ramifications, and effectiveness of incremental funding requests, new product launches, pricing actions, promotional execution, optimization opportunities, customer specific analysis, and other ad hoc reporting and analysis
Support preparation of joint business plan investment proposals or strategic investments and subsequent customer negotiations
Create customer & SKU level P&Ls to ensure ongoing profitability of SKUs within customers
Support Head of Sales Finance with annual planning and monthly P&L forecasting and reporting
Develop and maintain financial controls to ensure visibility to and accuracy of the monthly trade spend forecast in relation to budget targets and the actual spend
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
3+ years of experience in FP&A, Sales Finance, Revenue Management, Consulting, or Investment Banking; consumer packaged goods industry experience preferred
Strong finance, sales, category planning and/or analytical background
Comfortable working with large sets of data and dealing with ambiguity/murky data
Experience with budgeting/planning/forecasting, analysis, and reporting
Ability to effectively summarize complex information
Excellent communication and leadership skills
High emotional intelligence
Critical thinker and problem solver who can turn insights into actions & results
Ability to drive continuous process improvement
Proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Independence, self‑motivation, self‑management, proactivity, and responsiveness to handle multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced skills in Excel
Knowledge of main business intelligence tools and trade management systems (e.g., Business Warehouse [BW], Circana/IRI, Power BI, SAP, Vistex) preferred
Benefits and Compensation Salary: $90,000 – $110,000
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with affordable benefits and coverage options, significant support for insurance costs, generous retirement plan contributions, and Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth with training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Statement Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants on the basis of veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities. Any division of the Company that is an affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations.
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Description Build a career with purpose at Lactalis, the world leader in dairy. We are committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting or looking to take the next step. From day one, we offer tools and support to help you succeed.
As a Finance Senior Analyst, you’ll partner with Sales Leaders to move key business strategies forward in the US Retail Channels. You will provide visibility into financial opportunities, ensure integrity of our financial statements, and measure financial profitability for our in‑market investment and execution. You will also build your network and expertise in a thriving environment of professional development and be an integral part of the US Retail Sales Team.
Responsibilities
Partner & collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Sales Ops & Planning team, Category Leadership team, and Shopper Marketing team
Drive automation of existing reporting in Power BI
Facilitate the collection of routine commentary from the Sales organization monthly
Evaluate financial viability/profitability, ramifications, and effectiveness of incremental funding requests, new product launches, pricing actions, promotional execution, optimization opportunities, customer specific analysis, and other ad hoc reporting and analysis
Support preparation of joint business plan investment proposals or strategic investments and subsequent customer negotiations
Create customer & SKU level P&Ls to ensure ongoing profitability of SKUs within customers
Support Head of Sales Finance with annual planning and monthly P&L forecasting and reporting
Develop and maintain financial controls to ensure visibility to and accuracy of the monthly trade spend forecast in relation to budget targets and the actual spend
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
3+ years of experience in FP&A, Sales Finance, Revenue Management, Consulting, or Investment Banking; consumer packaged goods industry experience preferred
Strong finance, sales, category planning and/or analytical background
Comfortable working with large sets of data and dealing with ambiguity/murky data
Experience with budgeting/planning/forecasting, analysis, and reporting
Ability to effectively summarize complex information
Excellent communication and leadership skills
High emotional intelligence
Critical thinker and problem solver who can turn insights into actions & results
Ability to drive continuous process improvement
Proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Independence, self‑motivation, self‑management, proactivity, and responsiveness to handle multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced skills in Excel
Knowledge of main business intelligence tools and trade management systems (e.g., Business Warehouse [BW], Circana/IRI, Power BI, SAP, Vistex) preferred
Benefits and Compensation Salary: $90,000 – $110,000
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with affordable benefits and coverage options, significant support for insurance costs, generous retirement plan contributions, and Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth with training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Statement Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants on the basis of veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities. Any division of the Company that is an affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations.
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