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Financial Analyst – Anheuser-Busch

At our company, we grow people, brands, and businesses! We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst.  The Financial Analyst will be dedicated to routine financial management and analysis working directly with Anheuser-Busch.  Seeking someone that is excited and engaged to get in the weeds on budget processing and be a part of an exciting and fast paced industry.

Take this opportunity to join the company, North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

 Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Director, Beyond Beer Strategy & Finance to manage the Marketing & Sales budgets in the Beyond Beer Business Unit
• Financial Analyst ensures accurate financial results for monthly, quarterly, and annual finance/budget cycles
• Managing the month-end process to report accurate financials by creating journal entries and collaborating closely with the accounting team
• Overseeing brand spend trackers to understand actuals and create monthly forecasts
• Creating monthly snapshots that include a variance analysis of the results versus budget, forecast, and prior year
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing and Sales brand teams to understand brand plans and identify risks and opportunities.
• Process invoices for Control States

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years experience in a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or Accounting; MBA degree or CPA preferred
• Consumer goods, food and beverage or retail experience preferred
• Ability to research and analyze data
• Strong organizational skills to deliver key deliverables in a timely fashion in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

- No Direct Reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel as requested by Anheuser-Busch

- Role will report to Anheuser-Busch NY Office Mon-Thurs & work from home Friday

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to research and analyze data effectively
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and research Skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
• Strong prioritization skills
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary   

The Financial Analyst Accountant analyzes financial information, data and statistics and utilizes accounting principles to ensure accurate reporting of financial results.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

General Ledger and Accounting Cycle

• Ensure accurate financial results by preparing the financial data for the closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles
• Create General Ledger entries to record financial transactions including revenue recognition, expense accruals, prepaid amortization and intercompany transfers
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations 

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Perform detailed review of divisional expenses to ensure appropriate coding
• Assist with the monthly fluctuation analysis of the Company’s divisional results versus budget, forecast, and prior year
• Support in the consolidation of divisional financial results for internal and external reporting purposes
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly Board of Directors presentation
• Contribute to a variety of ad-hoc projects for the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required)  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

                          (Preferred) MBA Degree or equivalent experience                        

Field of Study/Area of Experience:  Finance, Business, or Accounting or equivalent job-related experience

• 2-4 years of experience in related field
• Consumer goods, food and beverage or retail experience preferred
• MBA and/or CPA preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to research and analyze data effectively         
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and research Skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
• Strong prioritization skills
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Team building Skills
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. 

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.  The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.