Sr. Financial Analyst - Customer & Product Strategy - US

At Kids2, we're really good at what we do. And when we're great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs.

Parenting is demanding, and that's where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents - not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles.

No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That's a big task!

We're serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins.

SUMMARY

The role of Senior Financial Analyst - Customer & Product Strategy entails serving as a strategic partner to commercial and category leaders, providing comprehensive financial analysis to drive informed business decisions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the financial liaison to sales and category leaders, providing strategic financial insights that support decision-making.

• Lead financial analysis for new product launches, including capital expenditure evaluation, pricing strategies, profitability assessment & customer ramp up volumes.

• Manage financial planning and analysis for product transitions, ensuring financial targets are achieved with minimal disruption and inventory.

• Conduct comprehensive portfolio analysis to evaluate the profitability of customer segments, fulfillment method, and product categories, identifying opportunities for growth & optimization.

• Coordinate with various teams across the company on cost-saving initiatives and margin enhancement strategies to improve overall financial performance.

• Support the management of trade investments and promotional spending, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum return on investment.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting financial trends, forecasts, and strategic opportunities.

• Lead commercial & category scenario planning meetings, including preparation of P&L's for both customer & category views.

• Own forecasting for sales and margin of product lines category & sales channels down to the contribution margin level.

• Support budget and forecasting cycles by leveraging industry & POS data and incorporating assumptions into projections.

• Become a super user for SAP Analytics Cloud as it pertains to gross margin reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or a similar role, preferably within a commercial or product-focused environment.

• Must be an exceptionally strong user of Microsoft Excel

• Preferred Power BI experience

• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to work through complex data and deliver insightful, actionable recommendations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with leaders and teams across business functions.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools, as well as ERP systems and standard office software.

• Experience in consumer goods, retail, or a similar dynamic industry is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General office environment

• Hybrid role, in-office 3-4 days per week

We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done!

Check out our website at www.kids2.com and our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for more information and open positions in the career section.

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