Analyst/Senior Analyst, HQ Sales Finance & Planning
Danone is a leading food and beverage company, and they are seeking a dynamic and motivated Finance Analyst to join their HQ Sales Finance & Planning team. In this role, you will act as a liaison between the HQ team and various finance divisions, managing financial analyses and supporting the monthly close process. Responsibilities Manage Vol/Mix/Price analysis weekly, during forecast process and monthly close. Variance analysis vs. prior rolling forecast and prior year Lead monitoring of total trade expenditure with sales divisions to ensure promotion planning accuracy Act as an internal expert through Rolling Forecast (RF) and monthly close processes, providing guidance and support to Divisional Sales Finance teams Manage relationships and communications with BU finance teams, providing Gross to Net P&L analysis including R&Os Serve as key point of contact for HQ Sales Finance requests. Prepare monthly presentations for BU teams Develop Power BI reports and automate existing models to enhance reporting efficiency Skills Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field is required Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial analysis Excellent communication and presentation abilities Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment Comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to navigate grey areas Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies MS Excel proficiency and strong MS PowerPoint skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working within a CPG environment, strongly preferred At least 2 years of experience in finance Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage 401k Plan Wellness Program Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Time Off Paid Parental Bonding Leave Fitness discounts Unlimited flexible time off Hybrid work schedules Caretaker benefits 18 weeks of parental bonding Fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits Pet insurance Company Overview Danone is a global leader in three health-focused, fast-growing categories: Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It was founded in 1919, and is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, FRA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is