Senior Sales Finance Analyst

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

Position Summary

The Sr. Sales Analyst will support the financial processes, systems and studies that support planning and forecasting for the US as it relates to account management. This includes operational planning, quarterly forecasting, monthly outlooks, monthly reporting business reviews.

• This role will be a strong partner to the sales Directors and broader sales team to help monitor sales forecasts, develop customer P&L, track, evaluate and optimize trade activity.  In addition, this the Sr. Sales Analyst will have close ties to several BU’s and align on overall deflator and sales management
• In this role you will be expected to deliver timely, relevant, and accurate analysis that leads to efficient and effective commercial processes. Championing day to day process simplification efforts is also a critical expectation for this role.  

Accountabilities:

• Provide financial planning and analysis support to channel teams
• Support the development of product and customer P&Ls from sales to contribution margin and use variance analysis to identify areas to optimize sales and gross margin
• Lead monthly trade reviews with the sales team in alignment with audit controls, also performing monthly accounting entries for the trade accrual
• Work closely with the trade promo tool team to ensure event creation is accurate and ties to sales trackers. All audit requirements should be followed.
• Review and interpret monthly results and projections, including risks and opportunities with appropriate business partners and finance management
• Support the tools and processes intended to drive improved return on investment related to deflator investments
• Additional accountabilities include approval of promotional activity, preparation of adjusting entries, reconciliation of accrual accounts
• Provide input/support for the Annual Business Plan and monthly forecasts

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