Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Bridges Consumer Health Care markets and distributes over-the-counter (OTC) and personal care products across a variety of channels including food, drug and mass retailers, as well as select e-commerce platforms.

The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst will work closely with the VP of Insights, Analytics and FP&A in financial modeling and on-going analysis to support the company's growth objectives while ensuring financial health and stability. The FP&A Analyst is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to create budgets, forecasts, and financial models, ultimately providing insights to management to support strategic decision-making within the company. Key duties include monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and advising management of potential risks or opportunities impacting the business, and communicating financial performance through reports and presentations.

This is an on-site position located at the Bridges Consumer Healthcare corporate office in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Annual Budget Planning / Quarterly Re-Forecasts: develop and maintain annual budgets for various business units, including revenue and expense forecasts
• Financial Forecasting: coordinate with Commercial and Operations teams to create accurate financial projections for upcoming periods, analyzing trends and identifying potential risks and/or opportunities to inform future business strategies
• Financial Analysis / Reporting: generate regular reports and data visualizations including, but not limited to, daily sales reporting/analysis; prepare ad-hoc analysis or reports as needed
• Performance Analysis: monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and explaining the underlying cause(s)
• Data Management / Analysis: manage external and internal data sources (“master data”) coordinating with service providers to ensure integrity of data; extract data from multiple ERPs (Great Plains, NetSuite, etc.) and analyze data to identify key trends and insights; upload/maintain data in various reporting systems (i.e., IBM Planning Analytics)
• Ad-Hoc: assist with month-end close

Required skills for an FP&A Analyst:

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving: Ability to interpret financial data, identify patterns/ issues, analyze root causes, and propose solutions to improve performance. 
• Financial modeling: Proficiency in creating and manipulating financial models. 
• Communication skills: Effectively present complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Computer skills: advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (mastering complex functions, creating dynamic models, using pivot tables, VBA programming, etc.) and PowerPoint (effectively communicate financial information through charts, graphs and dashboards to support Leadership Team and Board of Director material preparation); familiarity with financial management software / ERP systems (i.e., NetSuite, Great Plains, etc.); basic coding knowledge in languages such as SQL and Python.

This description is representative but not inclusive of all position responsibilities.  Associate may be asked from time to time to complete tasks not listed within the contents of this document, but that are relative to the goals of the business. 

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Professional Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or related analytical field.
• Role Specific Competencies: Strong analytical, numerical, and critical-thinking skills with ability to translate and convey findings into actionable insights. Effective communication skills (written and verbal) and time management skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must be highly motivated and able to work effectively in both their independent and team role. Must be professional in confidentiality and the capacity for discretionary decision-making. 
• Special Requirements: Position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee at Bridges Consumer Healthcare corporate office.

Salary Range: $70k-$95k depending on experience.

Benefits and Perks: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k

                                   Access to a gym/discounted membership 

                                   Flexible work schedule

                                   Yearly bonus 

Regulatory Compliance

American with Disabilities Act

The company recognizes its responsibility to ensure that all qualified candidates (defined as individuals who can perform all essential job functions), are considered equally for employment and is prepared to make reasonable accommodations to ensure that disabled employees or candidates are not disadvantaged in the candidate selection process. 

Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII

The company recognizes its responsibility to ensure that all qualified candidates receive equal employment opportunity in the role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin. 

Fair Labor Standards Act (as amended in 2004)

This role has been classified as exempt from consideration under current FLSA overtime requirements. 

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