Sr. Financial Planning Analyst

WHO WE ARE

We're Talking Rain, and we're so much more than water. We build flavorful brands, like Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, Sparkling Ice +Energy, Talking Rain Waters, and AQA pH waters. We're creating connections with every sip!

When it comes to success, we know we're only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.

Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That's why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our Finance team loves digging into the details to drive profitability while providing excellent customer service.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping our company's financial strategy. You'll work independently to assess investments, drive financial planning, and provide strategic insights that impact our company's bottom line. You will serve as a trusted business partner to senior leadership while mentoring junior analysts and continuously identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes.

This role offers high visibility across the organization, preparing financial presentations, benchmarking against industry peers, and evaluating new business opportunities. Given the dynamic and often ambiguous nature of the work, you will take the initiative to develop frameworks, tools, and scalable processes that bring clarity to complex financial challenges. You will be a proactive problem-solver who introduces data-driven solutions to improve financial insights and operational efficiency.

Reports to: Senior Manager, FP&A

Direct Reports: N/A

Location: Hybrid at our Preston, WA office 3+ days a week

Annual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.

Base Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 (depending on experience)

Note: The above range is for the Greater Seattle Area, but we are open to candidates who would be working remotely from another location. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity, market and geographic location.

• Independently evaluate investment opportunities, collaborating with project sponsors (primarily Marketing and R&D teams) and stakeholders (e.g., Supply Chain, Sales) to assess financial feasibility and profitability.
• Navigate ambiguity by structuring complex problems and bringing clarity to financial decision-making through data-driven insights and innovative approaches.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management on pricing, business needs, and financial implications, continuously improving financial assessment methodologies.
• Lead financial modeling efforts, working cross-functionally to build P&Ls for new products and initiatives, tracking performance and identifying key drivers of variance.
• Identify opportunities to develop and implement scalable financial tools, dashboards, and reporting processes that enhance decision-making for the finance team and business partners.
• Act as a financial thought leader, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for process improvement within FP&A and across the company.
• Enhance and optimize budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning models in Anaplan, serving as a key advocate for ongoing system enhancements and automation.
• Mentor and support junior financial analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Represent Finance on cross-functional projects and initiatives, advocating for data-driven decision-making and collaborating with key stakeholders to improve financial outcomes.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators, identifying trends, analyzing variances, and providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, food safety, quality, and SQF practices, reporting any issues to management.
• Take ownership of ad hoc financial analysis and special projects, helping to shape and refine financial processes across the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience, including ownership of complex financial models, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment, taking initiative to create structure, develop new processes, and drive meaningful change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and offer creative solutions.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate financial insights to senior leaders.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior analysts.
• Knowledge and experience working with ERP and financial planning applications (Anaplan experience preferred but not required). TPM experience would be a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, financial modeling).

Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive.

We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting feedback. We embrace change to deliver progressive results.

Rain Makers don't wait for answers - we go find them. Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful. Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo.

We promote inclusivity. Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds.

WHAT WE OFFER
Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks, and we want to equip our Rain Makers with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...

• Three Weeks of Vacation. And that's just to start! Spend some time with us, and you'll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!
• Six Weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.
• Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it's intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.
• Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)
• Onsite and Hybrid Employees: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive $0.25 per mile.
• 401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.
• Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.
  
  • Employees may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
• Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!
• Vehicle Program -
  
  • Field Sales Specialist - Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate
  • Field Sales Managers and Market Managers - Company car or vehicle stipend included!
  • Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors - We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.

Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.

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