Finance Analyst

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Vireo Systems, Inc.

Finance Analyst

Nashville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Location: Nashville, TN 37214
    Status: Hybrid setting (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)
    Travel: Some light travel may be required

    We are a fast-growing, innovative company that is revolutionizing global health. We have a dynamic team that is passionate about improving the lives of people and pets by delivering premium, healthy products through world-class research, innovation, and manufacturing

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Analyst to join our Finance team in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Reporting into our Sr Director of Finance & Accounting, this role will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making across sales, marketing, supply chain, and operations. The Finance Analyst will play a key and highly impactful role in monitoring profitability, evaluating trade spend, and driving insights that improve business performance.

    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

    • Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and rolling financial models.
    • Conduct variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
    • Partner with commercial teams to analyze promotional effectiveness and return on trade investments.

    Business Partnering:

    • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to provide financial insights on pricing, promotions, and new product launches.
    • Support decision-making with scenario modeling, margin analysis, and investment cases.

    Reporting & Performance Tracking:

    • Prepare monthly management reports and key performance indicators (KPIs), with a focus on gross margin, trade spend, and operating expenses.
    • Analyze customer and product profitability, highlighting opportunities for margin improvement.

    Data & Systems Management:

    • Ensure financial data accuracy within ERP and reporting tools.
    • Leverage financial systems and BI dashboards to automate reporting and provide real-time insights.

    Continuous Improvement:

    • Identify process improvements in financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
    • Support internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness.

    Project Management:

    • Support Finance initiatives to ensure timeframes and objectives are achieved.

    REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required
    • 2–5+ years of experience in financial analysis in CPG is required; Additional industry experience from retail or manufacturing are beneficial
    • High understanding of trade spend, cost of goods sold (COGS), and supply chain dynamics.
    • Skills: Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
    • Proven Experience with Oracle NetSuite and Power BI OR Tableau
    • Superb analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
    • Ability to work cross-functionally and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
    • Business acumen with a focus on CPG-specific drivers (pricing, promotions, trade spend, and customer profitability).
    • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
    • Proactive, collaborative, and able to influence without authority.
    • Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

    COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

    • Base salary + bonus based on company and personal performance
    • Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplement insurance programs with company assistance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid Time off, Paid Holidays