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Ghirardelli Chocolate Company · 4 weeks ago

Senior Financial Analyst - Retail Finance

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for their Retail Finance team, which acts as a strategic partner to the Direct to Consumer team. The role involves financial ownership of the annual business planning and budgeting process, providing insights and decision support to enhance revenue and gross profit.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Execute, improve, and automate recurring and ad-hoc reporting and forecasting for revenue to Gross Profit
Deliver insightful reporting and analysis to provide business managers with visibility into key Retail KPI’s (such as traffic, conversion, Average Ticket, and comp growth), as well as product and customer drivers of revenue and gross profit
Make data-driven recommendations to business managers to drive GP optimization and sustainable revenue growth
Compile forecast inputs from business owners, understand risks and opportunities to the company financial plan, challenge business partners when risks arise, and share findings with Finance leadership
Deliver timely and accurate month-end close reporting and business commentary
Collaborate and share best practices with cross-functional Finance and Accounting colleagues to ensure consistency across functional areas
Own all key revenue budgeting and planning processes and tools for stores and e-Shop

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetingPlanningSAPERP familiarityCPGRetail experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
3-5 years of relevant work experience
Understanding of a full P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
Demonstrated experience building working models and business management tools using MS Office suite or other software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to present to cross-functional partners and collaboratively solve problems
Excellent communication skills
Familiarity with building reasonable assumptions-based forecast models
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Required to regularly sit at a workstation
Must be able to work seated or standing for at least 8 hours
Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail
Works in a normal office environment
Occasional travel may be required

Preferred

Exposure to CPG, Restaurant, or Retail industries
Familiarity with SAP (or similar ERP) and BI tools

Company

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

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Founded in 1852, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
1996-03-05Acquired

Leadership Team

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Joel Burrows
President and CEO
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