Senior Financial Analyst - Commercial Finance
Senior Financial Analyst - Commercial Finance
We’re excited to invite you to apply for the Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance position at Just Born, Inc. As a family-owned business and the 11th largest candy manufacturer in the U.S.*, we’ve been spreading joy since 1923 from our Pennsylvania headquarters. (*Circana)
Our iconic brands—MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®, and the world-famous PEEPS®—delight candy lovers everywhere.
If you’re ready to help us fulfill our mission of Bringing Sweetness to People’s Lives!, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Position Summary:
Just Born is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to partner with our Marketing Team in driving profitable revenue growth. You’ll analyze advertising and promotional (A&P) expenses, evaluate ROI on marketing programs, and provide financial insights to support new product development and strategic planning. As a trusted advisor to Brand Managers, you’ll play a key role in shaping financial decisions and influencing business outcomes.
In this newly created role, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Business Analysis and offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our company’s success. If you’re flexible, self-driven, and excel at simplifying financial insights for non-financial partners, this is the role for you!
Work Model: Hybrid work-model designed to maximize both flexibility & collaboration with 3 standard remote/flex days.
Location: Bethlehem, PA
How You’ll Impact Results:
· Financial Partnering: Collaborate with Brand Managers providing strategic input to optimize business performance and profitability
· Promotional Strategy: Partner with Marketing to create annual plan and analyze performance, delivering actionable ROI insight on advertising, trade, and promotional spending
· SKU Optimization: Lead the SKU rationalization process to streamline product offerings and maximize efficiency
· New Product Development: Provide financial expertise and SKU-level P&Ls as part of the Stage Gate process for new product launches
· Strategic Planning: Develop the A&P Annual Operating Plan and latest estimates in collaboration with Marketing, ensuring clarity on key drivers and variances
· Month-End Close: Perform account and variance analysis, ensure accurate A&P accruals, prepare journal entries, and support post-close reporting
· Audit Support: Prepare schedules and documentation for the Annual Audit
· Systems Expertise: Serve as the financial lead for the Advertising and Promotional Management system
· Expense Reviews: Lead monthly A&P expense variance reviews with Brand Managers
· Special Projects: Tackle ad hoc projects to enhance decision-making and business results
Your Qualifications That Will Ensure Success:
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
· Experience:
o 3+ years in finance, accounting, or a related business field, preferably supporting or focused on marketing and/or sales
o Consumer Goods (CPG, Food, beverage, or confection industry experience preferred
· Skills: Strong analytical abilities, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional communication skills.
· Tech Savvy: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); knowledge of SAP, Incorta, Bubble, and AMP systems is a plus.
· Attributes: Hands-on, results-driven, with a collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
Just Born is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Our Pledge to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
At Just Born Quality Confections, we pledge to create a workplace where associates feel inspired to bring their whole selves to work.
We are committed to acting boldly with integrity, authenticity, and humility to listen, learn and grow. Part of this commitment includes creating an equitable environment for all associates and advocating for those whose voices are historically and chronically marginalized.
Our purpose is to bring sweetness to people’s lives and can only be fully realized by pledging to value all people, all races, all cultures, all religions, all love, all genders and all abilities, because Together We Are Better.
Why it’s Sweet to Work at Just Born:
· Stable organization with 101+ years of successful & iconic brands
· Mission driven family-owned & run organization
· Impactful community involvement & engagement with paid time off to volunteer
· Compensation packages consisting of competitive base salary & annual Achievement Award program
· Generous retirement / 401k program with automatic company contribution & match
· Onsite wellness program with variety of holistic care opportunities
· Highly inclusive culture built on the Just Born RESPECT philosophy
· Hybrid work-model designed to maximize both flexibility & collaboration
· Paid Time Off and Holidays: Available immediately for you to enjoy time away from the office to rest and recharge
· Award-Winning flexible benefits options that meet your needs and preferences
o Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
o Health Savings Account (HSA) with automatic company contributions
o Generous company life insurance program
o Employee Assistance Programs
o Tuition Reimbursement Programs