COMPANY:
We are setting the industry standard to influence and inspire through our innovative methods. We merge together cannabis culture with cutting-edge technology to deliver the best possible customer and employee experience(s).
The company operates a fully integrated cannabis business with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California; the world’s largest cannabis market. We control our supply chain from cultivation to retail, which enables us to deliver clean and tested cannabis products at unmatched prices.
Our mission is to provide the one-stop-shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer experience service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for Financial Analyst for Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to partner with Retail operations to drive forecasting and strategic planning, an extremely critical metric for our Company. This role reports to the Finance Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis for the Retail business line and is a key member of the FP&A team. The mission of our team is to enable strategic executive and tactical decision-making for the company through financial modeling, fact-based analyses, and interpretation of key business and financial trends. This individual will support the forecasting and reporting for the retail line of business including gross margins as well as provide key support for Retail management. They will have the opportunity to help identify risks and opportunities to achieve revenue and gross margin targets, lead cross-functional cost improvement initiatives and drive accountability.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and update financial and operational performance models and reports to understand Retail performance and trends
Prepare management reports, KPIs and dashboards
Partner with Retail operations to develop models translating sales forecasts into production plans
Provide department level reporting to help track and manage spending and headcount decisions
Participate in monthly business reviews and provide analytical support focused to Retail business unit
Assist in preparing the annual forecasting while partnering with Retail operations management and senior leadership to help them achieve operational and budgetary goals
Be a key driver for the Retail forecasting and reporting processes, including forecast vs. actual analysis, re-forecasting, Management and Board of Directors reporting materials
Identify key cost reduction opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives to drive margin improvements
Continuously focus on automating and streamlining the FP&A processes
Provide ad hoc financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
A resilient and entrepreneurial spirit with a growth mindset
A true team player willing to roll up your sleeves and do what needs to be done to succeed
Ability to work autonomously and take ownership
Able to create, maintain and build professional relationships and rapport
Have a strong desire to grow professionally and personally
Have a sound knowledge of market trends
Flexibility – this role will be ever-changing
Excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills
Ability to balance multiple, diverse priorities and produce high quality deliverables
Functional knowledge of financial reporting systems and methodologies
Able to shift gears and change priorities as the need arises for urgent projects
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field required
2 – 4 years of financial planning and analysis experience, or relevant work experience in a finance environment preferably in a retail industry
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau/PowerBI), SQL, Python preferred but not required
Experience with Odoo or a similar ERP system, particularly if the candidate is knowledgeable about cost /inventory/purchasing modules for an ERP system
Strong financial acumen including experience with management reporting, variance analysis and other analyst support functions in forecasting
Strong experience working with large-scale datasets and multiple tasks or projects simultaneously
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds or more at times
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
Must be able to stand, sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist
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