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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance will be the financial lead responsible for coordinating robust pricing strategies for their assigned sales channel within the contract manufacturing side of our business. This role will partner closely with the commercial sales team to develop sound business solutions that will drive sales growth and increased profitability using financial analysis, network capability reviews, and pro-forma profit and loss statements. Key elements of the role include adhering to pricing methodologies, understanding the company’s cost structure, and working closely with a variety of people within the business unit inclusive of Sales, Procurement, Product Development, and Supply Chain. The responsibilities of this role are varied, creating a very challenging, dynamic, and rewarding work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with the Commercial team to provide pricing recommendations, in-depth financial analysis, and pro-forma P&L modeling for new product offerings, competitive bids, contract review, and capex investments.
• Work closely with various cross functional departments to assess the impact of commodity fluctuations, manufacturing costs, market trends, competitive dynamics, and supply chain/operational constraints on pricing and profit margins.
• Work with Supply Chain Finance to understand plant capabilities and key manufacturing cost drivers to assess the impact on pricing and profitability as well as potential alternatives for the customer.
• Work with Product Development and Procurement to understand the ingredients needed for each product, all relevant costs, and potential alternatives for the customer.
• Adhere to company’s pricing structures, capabilities, and processes based on insights from internal and external sources including, but not limited to, competitive dynamics, market trends, customer research, commodity trends, and operational information.
• Support new product efforts through in-depth financial analysis and modeling for new products / new customers.
• Partner with all levels of management in driving solutions to enhance product profitability.
• Make formal and informal presentations on pricing strategies, customer profitability, and provide key insights and recommendations.
• Analyze volume, mix and pricing changes within their assigned sales channel and key categories. Summarize trends with respect to performance vs prior year, forecast, plan, and work with FP&A and the Commercial team to accurately reflect those trends into the budget/forecast.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, revenue analytics, or related field.
• Experience in beverage manufacturing or CPG is preferred.
• Strong understanding of information systems including pricing strategy, proforma P&L modeling, and margin analysis is preferred..

Position-specific skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and eager to learn other software applications.
• Demonstrated data mining capabilities, and can develop analytical models, tools, and reports.
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles.
• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency, able to work under deadline pressures.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs