Senior Financial Analyst, Convenience

The Trade Finance Senior Analyst for the Convenience channel will oversee budget management, forecasting, month-end reporting, and providing price and promotion guidance. In this role, you will serve as a business partner to the sales teams, delivering insights and solutions to support their efforts. A key responsibility will be ensuring that Red Bull North America's investment targets are met and effectively communicated.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

Manage the Off-Premise Trade Budget for Red Bull’s Convenience channel, supporting accounts such as 7-Eleven, Circle K, QuikTrip, Wawa, and others.

Contribute to the accuracy of business plans and revised estimates, providing clear explanations for significant variances. Conduct monthly FP&A tasks, including month-end close and volume/rate/mix analysis.

Distribute financial information (both planned and actual) to budget owners through report sharing, system access, and monthly review meetings with sales teams.

Promote operational efficiency by minimizing time spent on report generation and prioritizing deeper analysis, commentary, and insights sharing.

Facilitate impactful budget meetings by introducing innovative ideas and relevant insights, asking strategic questions, and focusing on solution-driven discussions.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of plans and communicating risks and opportunities promptly.

Manage CPM (CRM system) accruals and ensure planning accuracy for Convenience accounts. Verify the accuracy of both prior and current year accruals.

Perform value chain analyses for existing and potential new retailers to aid strategic decision-making and mitigate exposure risks within the Convenience channel.

Deliver thorough spend analyses and propose solutions to enhance business efficiency.

Build strong relationships with budget holders based on mutual respect and trust while providing constructive challenges when necessary.

PRICE AND PROMOTION GUIDANCE

Will oversee guidance and ensure compliance with Red Bull North America's pricing guidelines within the convenience channel. This individual will utilize syndicated data and retailer sources to monitor market prices, identify anomalies, and provide clear, detailed reporting on outliers.

Conduct regular profitability analyses for promotional activities, assessing metrics such as sales lift, brand impact, and return on investment (ROI).

Demonstrates familiarity with Circana metrics, including Dollar Sales, Volume Sales, Base Volume, Incremental Volume, and Promotional Lift.

Capable of creating PowerPoint presentations and delivering actionable insights to finance and cross-functional teams.

Possesses the expertise to measure return on investment across various tactics, including price reductions, coupons, and temporary distribution gains.

A university degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.

Proficiency in IT, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel; familiarity with any integrated business analysis tool is advantageous.

Prior experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is preferred.

4+ years of relevant experience in finance roles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with a commitment to learning and adapting to new challenges.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with knowledge of integrated business analysis tools such as SAP BI or Hyperion.

E-commerce experience is a plus.

Skilled in data analysis, identifying trends, and providing actionable recommendations.

Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Self-motivated and proactive, with a proven ability to perform effectively in dynamic environments.

This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is $85,360 - $128,040 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.