Financial Planning Analyst, Happy Family Organics

Job description

Happy Family organics is looking for a Financial Planning Analyst in the New York City location.

Happy Family Organics has been on a mission to change the trajectory of children’s health through nutrition since the company launched on Mother’s Day in 2006. As the largest and fastest growing organic baby food brand in the country, we are constantly innovating to provide families with the best possible products, solutions, and resources for their evolving needs. From day one, we provide organic nutrition and support for your baby’s feeding journey, whether that’s breast or formula feeding all the way through starting solids and picky eating. We thoughtfully craft organic meals and snacks with curated ingredients that are appropriate for each baby, toddler, and kid’s age and stage to help support a lifetime of wellness.

Happy Family Organics is looking for a Financial Planning Analyst tosupport the planning & forecasting processes of the company. The position will play a key role in the finance department by providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management and other departments in making educated economic decisions about the company's future.

If you enjoy using your analytical, accounting and forecasting skills, interacting with multiple functions and providing meaningful analysis to drive company success, then this is the career opportunity you have been searching for!

About the job :

·  Develop, execute and effectively communicate significant analyses that identify meaningful trends and opportunities across the business. Leverage tools and systems to quickly access data and present meaningful, concise information to various levels of management.
·  Actively participate & continuously improve the internal and external monthly forecasts & annual budget, in cooperation with other departments.
·  Provide strong ad hoc financial and business analytic decision support on numerous revenue or cost-saving initiatives, return on investment analyses and/or other assigned projects.
·  Perform variance analysis, analyzes financial results versus budget/forecast, and provide commentary that helps identify performance drivers and root causes of variances to objectives on a monthly basis.
·  Prepare, analyze and summarize various weekly, monthly and periodic results / reports for use by sales, marketing or management team.
·  Work closely with the Accounting Department to assist with month/quarter/year-end variance analysis and financial reporting.
·  Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company's value, in cooperation with the other finance team members.

About you:

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Required
·  2 to 5 years of business experience with working in analysis and reporting jobs or tasks (experience in a Consumer Goods company would be appreciated)
·  Demonstrated financial acumen and analytical skills.
·  Strong Microsoft Office Skills.
·  Must possess Expert Excel skills with the proven ability to produce high end work products suitable for analysis.
·  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills - proven ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization
·  Flexibility and adaptability to different situations
·  Team-orientation
·  Passion for delivering actionable insights
·  Deeply inquisitive and analytical mindset
·  Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
·  Ability to work autonomously, perform well under pressure and manage change effectively
·  Shows value for different opinions, shows flexibility to different opinions.
·  Shows interest to learn and share from others.
·  Learns and interacts positively with the environment
·  Analytical and problem-solution oriented mindset

For more information about Danone, its people and its business, please visit danone.com. We have something special inside, do you?

As champions of organic, every product in our line is certified USDA organic, which means our food has no artificial hormones, toxic persistent pesticides or GMOs – just healthy ingredients from earth-friendly organic farms. We know that only a healthy planet can grow healthy food, and are committed to cultivating a sustainable world for little ones today and for future generations. From our WIC-authorized Clearly Crafted Jars to our free online live chat with lactation specialists and registered dietitians, we put babies and parents first, with support for every family. Happy Family Organics is a Certified B Corp™. To learn more, please visit: https://bcorporation.net/directory/happy-family-brands . For additional information, please visit www.happyfamilyorganics.com

Happy Family Organics is owned by Danone, a global food company holding top positions in healthy food through its four businesses: Fresh Dairy Products, Early Life Nutrition, Waters, and Medical Nutrition. For more information about Danone and Happy Family Organics, its people and its business, please visit danone.com. Danone - Happy Family, is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.

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