Financial Analyst

Nehemiah Manufacturing Company - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

101-250 employees

About the position

The Financial Analyst position at Nehemiah Manufacturing in Cincinnati, OH, is a full-time role focused on providing critical financial insights to support the marketing department. The analyst will conduct financial analysis of marketing campaigns, assist with budget management, and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing programs. This role is integral to strategic decision-making and aims to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of marketing campaigns to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights.
• Analyze sales and marketing metrics to identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Assist in the development and management of the annual marketing budget.
• Monitor and track marketing expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
• Create financial forecasts and update them regularly based on actual performance.
• Evaluate the financial impact of trade promotions and suggest optimization strategies.
• Develop and maintain trade spending reports and dashboards.
• Analyze the performance of marketing programs such as Ibotta and Fetch.
• Develop and maintain consumer spending reports and dashboards and report to stakeholders on an agreed upon timeline.
• Ensure that all marketing expenditures follow licensee agreements and are documented in accordance with such agreements.
• Provide the quarterly marketing reporting requirements for the royalty reports.
• Work closely with the marketing, sales, and finance/accounting teams to ensure cohesive financial planning and analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within the CPG industry.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with trade spending analysis and promotional evaluations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking skills, strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of marketing programs like Ibotta and Fetch is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of marketing programs like Ibotta and Fetch is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance