SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST

The Alberto-Culver Company is a multi-national manufacturer and marketer of hair and skin beauty care products led by its global brands: Alberto VO5, St. Ives, TRESemme and Nexxus. Through savvy marketing we also manufacture leading brands such as Static Guard, Mrs. Dash, Molly McButter, Consort, FDS.  The company's consumer products are sold worldwide in over 120 countries. We are 3.6 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, 4.4 Billion dollar business and 15% annual growth. 

 

Building careers is as important to us as building brands. We believe that passionate people create powerful growth. We believe in a workplace built on values and believe our best people display those same values in their families and their communities. We believe in recognizing and rewarding accomplishment and celebrating our victories.  We believe if you talk with us you will catch our enthusiasm and want to be a part of the Alberto-Culver team.

 

We are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst ? Culver Specialties Brand for our world headquarters in Melrose Park, IL. This position serves as the financial liaison between brand marketing and financial teams, assisting with budgets, monthly forecasts, daily accounting for consumer marketing activities, financial analysis of monthly results, contractual review, business proposals and a number of other ad hoc business analyses.  As the financial ?owner? for the brand, this role requires solid knowledge of the business and strong interpersonal skills cross-functionally and with executives.  This person also is assigned to a regional business unit and is responsible for working with regional finance to analyze regional performance.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  Coordinate preparation of financial information for the annual marketing plan and strategy.  Prepare financial reviews for brand and finance management, identifying issues and making recommendations when necessary.  Participate in all aspects of budget development and review.

 

 Lead, maintain and review monthly brand financial forecasts.  Communicate risks and opportunities to brand, financial and executive management.  Prepare monthly P&L reviews for the business unit team.

 Support business unit growth by leading financial analysis of major business initiatives, retail marketing programs, pricing or costing opportunities.  Also support contract negotiations when necessary.

 

 Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements to brand teams that incorporate comprehensive analysis of month and year to date results versus forecast, budget and prior year. At an SKU level of detail, understand, analyze and report upon month and year to date pricing, cost of goods, margins, and profitability to enable the brands to better understand the impact of costing and mix on their profitability.

 

 Working with international locations, prepare and distribute on a monthly basis analysis of month and year to date regional results versus forecast, budget and prior year, explaining the significant variances within.

 

 Ensure appropriate recognition of advertising, consumer promotion and market research expenses for the brand.  Using financial bulletins, develop procedures and guidelines to maintain financial control of the underlying business processes.  Ensure appropriate general ledger balances for promotional liabilities through timely review and reporting of spending / redemption trends, forecasts and commitments.

 Participate in systems initiatives (MPC and others) that enable more timely & comprehensive financial analysis and/or migration to rolling forecast techniques.

Maintain compliance with all requirements of Sarbanes Oxley.



Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of accounting or finance experience in the consumer products industry.Bachelors degree required, MBA a plus.

 

Alberto Culver attracts and retains quality employees with its exceptional benefits:

 Managed Care Medical Plans with a wide selection of doctors and care facilities Educational Assistance Dental and Vision Plans  On-Site Fitness Center Prescription Drug, including mail order maintenance drugs Company discount store Life insurance with an option for employee funded additional coverage 401k & profit sharing Dependent Life insurance Travel accidental death Summer Hours

 

Come work with a fast growing (15% growth annually) publicly traded business with annual revenues of over $3.5 Billion. To be considered for this exciting opportunity conveniently located in Melrose Park, IL, submit your resume and salary history to the ?Apply Now? button below or send your resume and salary history to ACrecruiting3@Alberto.com