Dana Analyst II _ USA

The Financial Data Analyst III – Supply Chain FP&A provides financial guidance, analytical support, and actionable insights to the Distribution organization. This role partners closely with Supply Chain leadership to analyze performance, identify trends and variances, and support productivity and operational efficiency initiatives. The analyst will develop financial models, reports, and dashboards and serve as a key finance business partner to both corporate and field distribution teams. This position interfaces with all levels of management and supports both routine reporting and special ad hoc analyses under varying levels of direction.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis
• Partner with the Vice President, Director, and Manager of Supply Chain Finance to develop and prepare key performance reports comparing actual results to plan and forecast
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), articulate trends and insights, and identify risks and opportunities
• Prepare monthly business reviews with clear, actionable analysis and recommendations

Data Analysis & Modeling
• Drive a data driven, analytical approach to identifying variances between actual results and planned or forecasted performance
• Source data from primary and secondary systems and create, maintain, and enhance multifaceted databases
• Build financial models, dashboards, and business intelligence tools to evaluate complex scenarios and strategic initiatives
• Quantify financial and operational impacts to the P&L

Business Partnership & Decision Support
• Act as a finance business partner to the Distribution organization at both corporate and field levels
• Provide analytical support for ad hoc requests, special projects, and value added improvement initiatives
• Proactively identify opportunities to provide analytical solutions that support business objectives

Process Improvement & Efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on people efficiency, process effectiveness, automation, and technical tool utilization
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, analysis, and data management processes

Project & Work Management
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Follow through on identified issues and deliver timely, accurate financial insights 

Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent work experience
• Master's degree preferred but not required
Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial analysis, data analysis, financial modeling, finance, accounting, or a related field
• Retail or CPG industry experience preferred

Technical & Analytical Skills
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and report on large financial data sets
• Proven problem solving skills using structured analytical frameworks
• Advanced data mining and analytical tool experience, including:
o Excel (advanced)
o SQL / Snowflake or similar analytical data warehouses
o Tableau, Power BI, or other business intelligence tools
o Oracle or similar ERP systems
o Essbase experience preferred
• Experience working with syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI) a plus

Communication & Professional Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to all levels of the organization
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills
• Customer focused, well organized, and self motivated
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating across teams
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast paced environment