Email Opening Apply Now Title Financial Analyst- Pricing and Profitability Management  About the Organization Profile Products is driven to provide effective, environmentally friendly solutions. Our Vision Improve how the world lives, works, and plays. Our Mission Provide innovative solutions that deliver agronomic value and promote sustainability. Our Values WIN with Integrity​. Demonstrate unwavering commitment to each other and our customers​. Be remarkable​. Foster passion for a better tomorrow.​   Description Job Description: Pricing and margin management. Work with and assist the Financial Planning Director in all analysis activities including daily, weekly, monthly, ad hoc reporting, annual financial planning process, sales forecasting process, sales team compensation planning and tracking, SG&A analysis, and manufacturing production/inventory reporting. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare & maintain margin analytics to help manage profitability across all business Assist all businesses on pricing and create reports to monitor pricing implementation Manage pricing for current and new customers Provide pricing support on new product lines Assist Financial Analyst with management of Microsoft Power BI reporting tool Assist in the annual process to update Profile's salesperson compensation plans. Create models to revise geographic territories, update product eligibility, and set commission rates. Assist with the revision and distribution of updated compensation plan documents to plan participants. Prepare quarterly commission reports for sales reps Prepare, review, and distribute sales forecasting models to Profile's Sales and Marketing Team. Track the completion and consolidate the forecasted volumes to assist in Profile's budgeting process. Assist Financial Planning Manager with monthly sales forecasts for manufacturing and senior mgmt. Assist Financial Planning Director with annual planning process Sales Planning Process Determine sales volume plan by working with field reps and senior management Provide manufacturing team sales volumes to include in production budget Work with business managers and senior management to create pricing plan SG&A Budget Provide managers T&E budget file - Review with Senior Mgmt. Create marketing and R&D budget files Work closely with both teams to complete budget Update Admin and Sales & Marketing SG&A file Reach out to managers for any incremental YOY spend Update financial models that will be used to report results each month Help create the budget presentation deck Assist in creating budget book for internal team and board of directors Prepare and review SG&A analysis including Marketing spending versus plan and R&D spending versus plan Investigate variances and be able to provide explanations Analyze the sales, production and inventory levels of Profile's third-party production and distribution centers in Sanger, CA and Sumner, WA. Assist in monthly production planning, slow-moving inventory analysis, and weekly review calls with third-party vendors as needed.   Position Requirements Desired/Required Skills: Specialized, technical skills to include financial analysis and data mining and manipulation. Ability to apply complex business rules to Excel-based raw data dumps. Must question issues with reporting and won’t simply take information at "Face Value" Must have an "Intellectual curiosity" about the business and the numbers Complexity of Challenge: the position requires following somewhat defined procedures. Problems encountered are somewhat complex. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Hands-on individual who can work across the organization Responsiveness and high sense of urgency Strong interpersonal skills and able to build relationships Position interacts with all levels and functional groups within Profile including senior management Effective written and verbal communication skills. Interviewing and listening skills to elicit detailed requirements from others and transform business questions into relevant analysis. Able to prioritize and complete multiple responsibilities and duties in a deadline driven environment with minimal supervision. Cultural Fit - Good personality to fit in and work well with different groups Potential to develop and take on more responsibility Good attention to detail; accurate; double-checks their work Organized and efficient Quick Learner - takes notes Steep learning curve - must be able to build quickly on what they learned in prior months Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a must with a focus on Excel along with an ability to learn and utilize advanced Excel techniques such as Pivot Tables, Data Sorting, and self calculating report creation using formulas such as SUM, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, & IF statements Experience with any of the following is highly desirable: cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, CRM, SQL server database, and JD Edwards. Cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, CRM, SQL server database, and JD Edwards Language Skills: Ability to read, write, speak English; proficiency in Spanish not required but is a plus Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Possess the ability to fulfill and any all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to:remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds. May require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position. Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Internal office space. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel as needed, up to an estimated 5% of the time.   Shift -not applicable-   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location Corporate   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   EVerify Notice   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Plant Controller in Conover, NC Posted on: 4/16/2024 [Apply Now] Summer Accounting Intern-Hybrid in Buffalo Grove, IL Posted on: 4/3/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Director - Plant Engineering in Buffalo Grove, IL Posted on: 10/14/2022 [Apply Now] Demand Planner in Buffalo Grove, IL Posted on: 1/31/2024 [Apply Now] Regional Business Manager in Buffalo Grove, IL Posted on: 12/27/2023 [Apply Now] Inside Sales Coordinator-Horticulture in Buffalo Grove, IL Posted on: 3/26/2024 [Apply Now] Retail Marketing Manager in Buffalo Grove, IL Posted on: 12/2/2022 [Apply Now]

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