Senior Analyst, Finance-FP&A

Chicago - 525, 525 W Van Buren St, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and Pepsi Co, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas.

From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

The Finance team plays a critical role in Tropicana Brands Group’s overall success by providing financial insights, strategic guidance, and operational support. Through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, the team ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to drive profitability and growth. Additionally, the team supports decision-making by identifying risks and opportunities, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.

By partnering with other departments, Finance helps align financial goals with business strategies, ultimately contributing to the company’s stability and long-term success.

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Sr. Financial Analyst to support the Global Financial Planning & Analysis team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met. This role will be responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and decision support for the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, deep financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to provide insights that contribute to the company's strategic objectives.

Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual budget, and periodic/quarterly forecasts for Global Tropicana.
• Analyze financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Assist in creation of monthly reporting pack for Executive Board
• Create and manage data load processes for consolidating and reporting financial information from different sources
• Collaborate with business leaders to assess new market opportunities, product launches, and strategic initiatives, providing financial impact assessments.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support strategic planning efforts.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, highlighting key trends, variances, and areas of improvement to senior management.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain, to align financial plans with operational strategies.
• Provide financial guidance and support for cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies
• Demonstrated ability to implement short- and long-term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation
• Lead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channels

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in the CPG industry but not required.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in P&L management, along with general accounting concepts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g., SAP, SAC).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Must…