Financial Analyst​/Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

Work is Sweet! See's Candies operates with the motto "Quality without Compromise" as a core ingredient of success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing high-quality candy and providing superior customer service. See's is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

This position is a key contributor to the analysis of financial results and key performance metrics. It is responsible for supporting the drafting, implementation, monitoring, and support of the budget and other financial and analytical reports and tools. The ability to extract information from systems such as the general ledger, store point-of-sale, and e-commerce order management is important to provide useful management insights.

This position is on-site at our South San Francisco Office.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $100 - $120K per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Work with budget managers to prepare headcount, operating expense, and capital budgets.
• Manage the monthly variance analysis of financial results, including reviews with business partners to ensure understanding of the drivers and operational impacts.
• Champion FP&A best-practices and assist business partners with improvements that drive a meaningful budget process.
• Partner with accounting teams to research and resolve unusual variances and enhance the accuracy of monthly financial reporting.
• Work collaboratively with business partners to develop key benchmarks for each sales channel and product cost area, including labor spending productivity, expense savings targets and other departmental scorecard measures.
• In partnership with the Controller, review reporting elements within the current chart of accounts to implement suggested changes that enhance financial variance insights.
• Perform reporting and analysis as requested, with special projects as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve department effectiveness.
• All See’s staff must be committed to the Company’s core principles and workplace values, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• 4-7 years of financial planning and variance analysis experience, preferably in multi-channel retail and/or consumer products manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Adaptive Planning is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate efforts across various business leads; collaborative working style to effectively partner across various levels within the organization.
• Effective writing skills that demonstrate the ability to convey structured communications points within the company and to external service providers.
• Self-motivated and highly organized; proven ability to provide timely and accurate information to drive performance of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, adjust priorities, and handle diverse responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change proactively and in a positive manner.

The total compensation package for this position may include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

This position is an equal opportunity employer. See’s will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local, state, and federal law.