Financial Analyst, Accounting & Commercial Finance

Hybrid Financial Analyst role in Tampa, FL, supporting PMI's Trade Marketing and Commercial Finance with financial planning, accounting oversight, and analytical decision support.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly promotional spend forecasts across multiple brands and cost drivers, clearly communicating assumptions and business impacts.
• Oversee trade and promotional accounting activities, including accruals, allowances, rebates, deductions, and related journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and reserve calculations.
• Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans.
• Build scenario models, business cases, and ad hoc analyses to support commercial strategies, pricing decisions, and trade investment optimization.
• Support net working capital management and cash flow forecasting through analysis of trade-related balances and spending patterns.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Tax, Internal Controls, and Operations to align business activities with financial objectives and accounting requirements.
• Support internal, external, and SOX audits by maintaining strong controls, documentation, and compliance with financial policies.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, reporting enhancements, data governance, and process optimization initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Accounting, FP&A, Trade Finance, Commercial Finance, or related finance roles, preferably within the CPG industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, financial reporting, trade spending, reserves, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, financial statement analysis, audit requirements, and accounting compliance.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, variance analysis, management reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Strong financial modeling, scenario planning, and business case development skills, with the ability to support strategic decision-making.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional teams and influencing business decisions through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and financial planning/reporting systems, with a focus on automation and process improvement.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• PowerPoint
• Financial planning/reporting systems

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Generous PTO
• Hybrid/Smart Work model
• Inclusive, diverse culture and collaboration
• Growth opportunities within a global business

Annual base salary range: $88,000 - $110,000