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Unilever Senior Financial Analyst in EL SEGUNDO, California
About Liquid I.V.
At Liquid I.V., our purpose is to elevate the vitality of people and the planet. An ambitious goal? Yes! But by playing to win, holding the bar higher, championing wellbeing, and always thinking with a pioneering mindset we can go further together to leave a lasting mark.
Our products are stocked in over 80,000 retail doors, including the world’s leading specialty, big box, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just over 10 years, our growth has been exponential. And as part of Unilever, we’re continuing the expansion of Liquid I.V. into a global brand.
We’re also passionate about cultivating solutions for equitable clean water access, a healthier planet, and thriving communities. We contribute over 1% of our company revenue to our Impact Program through which we provide partnerships and grants to organizations that expand access to clean and abundant water locally and globally. By 2026, our goal is to help ensure access to clean water for 2 million people around the world.
About our Team:
We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate changemakers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.
At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.
Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.
About the role:
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for strategic support on enhancing financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting. This position will play a key role in maintaining our rolling forecast for trade expense, while providing insight into promotional performance and tracking towards key performance indicators. Promotion ROI, variance, trend, and ratio analysis will be at the forefront to support Liquid I.V.’s business decisions and growth.
Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:
Serve as a key business partner to Sales leaders, providing them with meaningful and insightful analysis to support their financial objectives.
Support the Sales Finance Team in building dynamic forecasts to model out scenarios.
Budget v Actual Variance Analysis and identifying key drivers of forecast deviation.
Empower sales leaders with the profitability impact of their decisions regarding channel mix, product mix, and promotion strategies.
Analyze and communicate the drivers of sales performance.
Partner with Accounting and Sales Plannings teams to support recognition of trade funding.
Support the adoption of TPM software to further drive forecast accuracy and provide pre/ post promotion analysis.
Special projects and ad hoc reporting as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or similar field.
4-6+ years of experience in financial analysis and data management.
Prior CPG experience is preferred.
Experience communicating financial concepts clearly, to both financial and non-financial audiences. Ability to speak and write concisely and effectively.
Demonstrate initiative by finding opportunities for improvement and driving change.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are key personal attributes.
The successful candidate will have a reputation for integrity, initiative, perseverance, success, and confidentiality.
Must be adaptable and comfortable with shifts in responsibilities and expectations to meet the changing demands of a quickly growing and dynamic business.
Must be able to meet deadlines, and to prioritize tasks in a highly dynamic environment.
This person should be comfortable interacting with varying levels of the organization and across different functional groups.
High level of proficiency with Excel, Pivot tables, Xlookup, Macros, etc.
Familiarity with Modus Planning is a plus.
What We Give:
100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.
A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.
Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).
An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.
Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.
An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!
Work Environment:
- Hybrid office environment with flexibility for industry events.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
The expected salary range for this position is $86,100 - $129,100 annually and is bonus eligible. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget.
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.