Supply Chain Finance Lead Analyst

About Liberty

At Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as representative and inclusive as the communities we serve.  Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to full-time, permanent associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.  Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC.

Summary

The Supply Chain Finance Lead Analyst serves as the business partner to the Transportation & Fleet Operations team and is responsible for the development and execution of financial annual budgeting plan as well as the monthly rolling estimate forecasts. This position assists the Shared Service record-to-report team with the monthly SAP close process and consolidated financial reporting for the purpose of maintaining an effective cost accounting system to optimize spending and improve overall profitability. He/she will also assist in fleet strategy capital expenditure financial analysis for all facilities. The position is located at the company’s corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the timely build of the annual budget, translating key operational and strategic assumptions into the financial plan. He/she must host meetings with Transport Directors, Shared-Service accounting management, and key finance stakeholders to deliver annual operating plan on time and in full.
• Lead the monthly rolling estimate for 2 transportation hubs to reforecast business changes against original plan based on sales data and provide course-correcting recommendations and analysis to management/leadership, as needed.
• Analyze financial results comparing against key performance indicators such as Plan, historical results, and other specified benchmarks that explain operational performance.
• Provide oversight of our Shared Service team’s reconciliation of standard freight additive costs to actual costs, PPV-Freight, and general operating expenses (labor, fuel, tolls etc.).
• Analyzes absorption and spending impact of sourcing lane and rate changes against the facility P&L
• Responsible for the Transportation capital asset lifecycle (project scenario modeling, approval workflow management, and proper settlement of projects to the Fixed Asset Sub Ledger).

Responsibilities Continued

• Develop clear, well-formatted executive presentations that summarize relevant financial and operational information.
• Establish regular on-site meeting routines to foster interdepartmental trust, communication, and knowledge sharing to ensure business objective alignment and execution.
• Develop and recommend creative solutions for continuous improvement of processes.
• Responsible for certain functions of the monthly close process such as but not limited to review of prepared monthly journal entries, review of prepared monthly account reconciliations, invoices, and exposure reports.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Qualifications

In addition to the necessary skills and experience to perform the responsibilities outlined above, there are a number of traits that a successful candidate will possess.

Technical

The Supply Chain Finance Analyst will be an accomplished accounting professional with proven financial and financial systems skills, solid business acumen and leadership ability. Additionally, the candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management is required; MBA, CPA, and CMA certifications are viewed as a plus.
• 5+ years of finance and/or accounting experience required.
• Experience with a manufacturing, supply chain, retail, or consumer packaged goods company is strongly desired.
• Excellent general accounting skills, thorough working knowledge of US GAAP standards, and ability to research and document accounting issues. Must understand costing methods (Actual, Standard, etc.).
• Ability to analyze financial information and prepare reports to management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau).
• SAP, or large ERP system, experience required.

Qualifications Continued

Personality and Cultural Success Factors

The Supply Chain Finance Analyst must also possess the following traits:

• Understands how day to day decisions impact financial outcomes
• Ability to think critically through ambiguity and execute against deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and take initiative in resolving problems and making recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate well as part of a team.
• Strong aptitude for reporting systems and desire for process improvements required.
• Strong organization skills. Highest level of integrity.
• Must possess strong computer skills and be a self-starter, results-driven, and detailed-oriented.

Opportunity/Compensation 

The Supply Chain Finance Lead Analyst position offers the right candidate an exciting and challenging opportunity. Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages (LCCB) strives to develop a culture in which all employees feel ownership in what they do, and continually work to improve the business. LCCB is looking for a hard-working, hands-on accounting professional to join its team and contribute to its continued success, with opportunity for professional growth within the finance and accounting department.

Additional Information

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.