Position Title: Finance Analyst, WTR Reports to Title: Manager Finance – World Travel Retail Dept / Function: World Travel Retail Location: Escobedo, NL. -OR- Guadalajara, Jal. * Summary:* The World Travel Retail (WTR) Finance Analyst will support the finance and marketing organization of the global World Travel Retail channel related to financial planning and analysis, with focus on pricing and portfolio management. The position will lead the end-to-end pricing strategy and analysis and will support the following processes: financial planning and reporting (assisting on monthly forecast preparations), month-end closing activities, and financial analysis needed in all aspects of the business (innovations, special projects, business case). The finance analyst is also responsible to support the Finance Manager in P&L management through monthly forecasts, P&L reporting and variance analysis (actuals and outlook), and preparation of month-end closing journal entries. The position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, experience in project management with ability to prioritize multiple projects, and expertise in financial modelling and process optimization (MS excel, digital tools, automation). * Major Duties:* 1. _ Pricing File(s) Management and Analysis 60%_ * Manage customer level pricing analysis and updates required (additions, delisting, changes in price) to ensure alignment to our global pricing strategy. * Responsible for pricing action required to manage PGA and pass-through US driven and WTR channel specific price increases globally. * Analyzes brand price positioning and impact of price gaps to optimize pricing vs. competition. * Monitors in-market pricing to proactively identify, and therefore minimize, opportunities for, or instances of, marketplace disruption. * Assists in the development of pricing strategy recommendations for new products. 1. _ Portfolio Management 15%_ * Support commercial team with portfolio analysis, rationalization, and management to include process to launch innovation, discontinuations, and other such changes impacting a customer’s portfolio and to ensure internal systems are updated properly to reflect such changes. * Analysis on current processes and cost structures to identify continuous improvement opportunities and gross margin improvement areas related to TREX portfolio costing, sourcing, and other current working models in working in collaboration with finance and operations. 1. _ Financial Planning and Analysis 10%_ * Manage and consolidate the monthly outlook P&L forecast source files (Trade Rates, Supply Chain Cost, DME, Division Expenses) * Consolidate customer and regional P&L reports and variance analysis vs outlook and plan, present latest P&L to regional sales leads and marketing teams and identify actions to manage P&L performance based on key business drivers * Provide inputs for the preparation of reports/financial analysis as required by management 1. _ Month End / Quarter End Closing 10%_ * Lead coordination and review with Commercial Teams current month’s actual trade spending, returns allowances, direct marketing expenses and assess accrual requirements. * Review actual results of operation, ensure all entries are posted and confirm accuracy and completeness of the actual financial results. * Responsibilities:* * Strong background in finance, planning and reporting to support business * Minimum 3-4 years’ experience, preferably within the CPG industry with a work history that includes category management, trade or brand marketing, consumer research, sales, accounting, or finance. * BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or Equivalent * Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office applications (intermediate to advanced Excel skills required) as well as data base management with proven ability to integrate multiple data streams, perform in-depth data analysis, and demonstrated ability to translate data into action and develop insights and strategy recommendations. * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Team player and positive attitude * Education: * BA/BS Degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Business * Experience: * 2-5 years’ experience, preferably within the CPG industry #LI-JS1 #LI-Hybrid