Job Title: Financial Analyst
Reports to: Senior Director, FP&A
Location: Remote (with optional in-person work at our Tustin, CA if the candidate lives close to our headquarters)
Company: JustFoodForDogs, LLC
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Role Overview:
Join JustFoodForDogs as a Financial Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in driving our financial planning and analysis efforts. You’ll support our mission to provide high-quality nutrition for dogs by leveraging your financial expertise to inform strategic decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Prepare and distribute weekly reports on sales trends compared to budget and prior year.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making in distribution, brand marketing, and SG&A.
- Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances and trends.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Utilize data analytics to inform business decisions, identify trends, and forecast future financial outcomes with a focus on long-term value creation.
- Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess financial risks and opportunities related to marketing, SG&A, and distribution.
- Generate ad-hoc reports and analyses to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Partnership:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, operations, SG&A) to gather data and align with financial goals.
- Leverage cross-functional relationships to enhance financial insights and support enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Act as a valued team member to support our three FP&A channel leads.
- Participate in strategic planning sessions, providing financial guidance and recommendations.
Background/Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the CPG industry.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Experience with financial modeling, data analysis, and ERP systems.
Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
- Familiarity with financial planning software (e.g., NetSuite, Solutions 7) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Why Join Us?
At JustFoodForDogs, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of dogs through high-quality nutrition. We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth. If you’re ready to make an impact with your financial expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
Live Our Mission – At JustFoodForDogs, we act with integrity and build trust, treating everyone with dignity and respect. We bring passion to our mission, contribute positively to our environment, and strive to eliminate drama and negativity. Our commitment extends to exceeding expectations and supporting both our communities and the planet.
Be a Team Player – JustFoodForDogs values positive teamwork and strong relationships. We prioritize trust, support, and team success over individual recognition. Our approach is to serve others and focus on collective goals, ensuring that collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of our work.
Maintain a Positive Attitude – At JustFoodForDogs, we bring energy and enthusiasm to inspire our team. We stay optimistic, lead with empathy, and manage change with a positive outlook. Our focus is on constructive feedback and willingly assisting others to foster a supportive and confident workplace.
Deliver Results – We are driven to win with determination and commitment at JustFoodForDogs. We honor our promises, take initiative, and pay attention to the details. Our goal is to consistently deliver on our objectives while holding ourselves and others accountable for results.
JUSTFOODFORDOGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JUSTFOODFORDOGS does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law.
Who We Are
Join us in the movement to ensure longer and healthier lives for dogs and cats. JustFoodForDogs is breaking new ground in the world of pet food! Vet-developed and recommended, we started cooking our whole food, human-grade, nutritionally balanced meals in Newport Beach in 2010 and we now have over 100 locations in WA, CA, IL, NY, NJ, TX, with continuing growth plans! We are a proud Petco Partner, with over 1,000 Petco stores holding our products. We offer best in class benefits, health, dental, vision, 401k, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts on our food and supplements. Learn more about what we do at www.justfoodfordogs.com
