About the Role The Financial Analyst will provide financial and analytical support to management in order to achieve the newly acquired Ronzoni pasta brand financial objectives.
The Financial Analyst’s expertise will be used to support promotional pricing, trade spend management, assist in analyzing promotional performance, and development of the annual budget.
A successful candidate must possess strong business acumen, communication, and analytical skills with a results-oriented attitude.
This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in a high-profile, high paced, dynamic and challenging environment.
About 8th Avenue 8th Avenue is a leading, private brand-centric consumer products holding company, manufacturing and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers.
8th Avenue Food & Provisions was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses.
The company is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H.
Lee Partners, L.P.
(“THL”), a private equity firm.
Promotional Pricing & Trade Spend Management: Support Finance Director and Sales in creating and managing the promotional pricing and trade spend strategy for Ronzoni brand Provide financial insight and support to assist Sales with development of quarterly promotional calendars for key customers Provide insights and analysis on event performance to support optimal promotional frequency and depth and price gaps vs.
competition by products and accounts Support development of promotional pricing strategy and product costing for innovation items Review and approve promotions, forecast and sales deductions in Trade Promotion Management system for accuracy and adherence to guidelines Support Reporting and Analysis for the Ronzoni brand: Develop net revenue and trade spend reporting to analyze performance results vs.
budget and prior year Develop competitive price gap and market share reporting for the Ronzoni brand Evaluate effectiveness of promotional trade calendars and analyze event lift, return on investment, and market share performance Support the monthly gross profit performance review of key customers and product segments across the Ronzoni brand to identify successes that can be replicated and issues that need to be addressed Provide analytical support to the Ronzoni brand Leadership team Perform cost variance analysis and communicate with financial leadership to understand variances Support the Budgeting & Forecasting process for the Ronzoni brand: Support the Finance Director by providing financial and analytical support for the development of the Ronzoni brand net revenue and advertising and marketing budgets Maintain budgeting model/templates for the Ronzoni brand Produce timely and accurate reports and analyzes variances to budget Assist in the development of quarterly forecasts based on the sales volume projection and making adjustments for market risks and opportunities Critical Qualifications/Competencies: Bachelor’s degree required with a specialization in Finance or Accounting preferred.
Experience in financial modelling with advanced level MS Excel user Proven analytical capabilities Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment Enabling attitude with a willingness to learn Preferred Qualifications/Competencies: Knowledge of and experience with JDE, Tableau, and Trade Promotion Management system would be an asset Knowledge of and experience in net revenue management preferred Experience with commodities and manufacturing is an asset Minimum 2 years of experience in a financial analyst or accounting role