Financial Analyst

Summary:

The Financial Analyst in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, will be supporting the North America Online Retail Division. Primary focus will be on analysis and reporting of monthly results, forecasting and budgeting, and general financial analysis to support the online and retail business. The Financial Analyst must have solid knowledge of finance and accounting, preferably with experience related to retail/Ecommerce sales, consumer products, manufacturing and exposure to product pricing and costing. This position reports to the Head of Finance Business Partnering Commercial. The North America Online Retail Business is a segment of Scandinavian Tobacco Group (“STG” or the “Group”).

What can you expect as a Financial Analyst at STG NA Online & Retail/Bethlehem Shared Services?

Compiling and reviewing financial results/performance at various levels (Business units, Division, Channels, etc.)
Business planning, budgeting and forecasting
Providing analysis and insight, linking financial information to business strategies
Strong ability to analyze large data sets and summarize appropriately for leadership.
Contributing to key decision making by modeling business cases
Acting as a financial advisor – offering general financial support to commercial decision makers
Undertaking project-based work for specific strategies / business initiatives
Conduct and analyze audits of retail performance; develop analyses/reports to evaluate business unit, brand, and item profitability
Identify business risks and opportunities through analysis and by asking the right questions
Drive simplification of Finance processes, and foster a culture of sharing best practices
Support the preparation of KPI’s and financial analysis used for Senior Leadership reviews
Work with Sales and Marketing departments to support pricing and profitability
Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as assigned

Your areas of knowledge and expertise (that matter the most for this role):

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
3-5 years of financial experience
Excellent PC skills and experience using financial systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX and SAP a plus) as well as Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
High business acumen, ability to measure and articulate value
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Demonstrated ability to perform in an environment emphasizing teamwork to meet deliverables
Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage multiple and frequently changing priorities

We value our employees and in addition to our competitive salaries, we offer a competitive benefit package to our talented team members including:

Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan

Flexible Spending Account
Disability Plans
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Additional Supplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match

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*Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.