Financial Analyst

Description

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 11 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott's, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Penafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Rose's and Mr & Mrs T mixers. DPSG currently the below position open.

Role Mission:
The Financial Analyst is responsible for performing the necessary tasks to complete the period closing process in SAP, including the calculation, analysis, and reporting of variances and balance sheet reconciliations. Oversee the cycle count and inventory control program for raw materials, finished goods, and maintenance parts, ensuring inventory accuracy, obsolescence tracking, and finance support for inventory level decisions. Provide local finance support for spend tracking and control, and provide plant management with relevant financial data for decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Calculate and analyze material usage variances through production order settlement and daily syrup use tracking, working directly with the plant operations team. Provide support and direction to operations for yield improvement projects.
• Perform weekly labor distribution and analysis, calculating direct labor variances vs. standard costs, and indirect labor utilization vs. budget.
• Perform period closing activities, including settlement of production orders, variance calculations, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. Must ensure overall data integrity and compliance with all financial policies.
• Provide oversight and audit function for the plant’s cycle count and inventory control process. Including validating compliance with all count policies, ensure inventory balances are accurate, and analysis and explanation for inventory adjustments. Includes raw materials, finished goods, and maintenance parts.
• Analyze various balance sheet accounts tied to plant related activity.
• Work with Corporate Accounts Payable team to resolve invoice and other payable discrepancies.
• Provide special analysis of spending by department and machine detail levels.
• Utilize SAP and Excel extensively for various projects and job performance requirements.

Qualifications

Performance Competencies

Analytical Rigor
Decision Making Skills
Impact
Facilitating Change
Innovation
Communication
Building Strategic Working Relationships
Planning and Organizing
Change Management
Adaptability

Education & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/ university with concentration in Accounting/ Finance
• 2 years’ experience using Excel (formulas, pivot tables and v look-ups)

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.