Business Unit Overview
Here’s what all the hype is about Premier Nutrition Company, LLC (PNC) is a clear leader in the convenient nutrition category and makes great-tasting food products under the brand names Premier Protein, Dymatize, and PowerBar, and is part of publicly-traded BellRing Brands (NYSE:BRBR). With its people-first culture, PNC empowers its people to create the best work of their lives alongside some truly astounding colleagues.
PNC treats its people like adults with respect and trust. One of our five core values is to Connect & Belong because we bring our diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and ways of thinking to each challenge grounded in our belief that everyone should have a seat at the table and be listened to deeply. Whever makes you, you – you belong here.
We strive to avoid many of the outdated processes of conventional workplaces. We don’t have performance reviews we have quarterly conversations. We don’t have management we have inspiring leaders to coach and mentor. We don’t have a casual dress code we simply don’t have a dress code; wear what you like. And we have a lot of fun.
Bringing dogs to work, company-wide give-days days, philanthropy and sustainability programs, in-office massages, walking meetings, and free daily exercise classes on-site and at the adjacent gym are just a few ways we make work feel less like work. And the results of our great culture speak for itself: we were certified as a Great Place to Work™ for the sixth year-running in 2022 and ranked in the top 12 on Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in our category for the past four years.
So, what’s it like to work here? If you’re local, you’ll walk into our Emeryville office each Monday morning and find 100 of your colleagues sitting on sofas, beanbag chairs, or the floor excitedly talking through the week ahead and watching one of their colleagues tell their personal life and career journey. Picture a casual and collaborative environment of a start-up, the innovative mindset of a tech company, and the stability of a company with revenue last year of over $1.3 billion, and you’ll find us in the sweet spot where world-class culture meets robust business results.
PNC seeks individuals who will thrive in this work environment and will help us build our culture and this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on.
Responsibilities
The Role…
The Senior Financial Analyst, Brand Finance will be a pivotal part of the team supporting the end-to-end financial planning process for the Premier Protein brand. Reporting to the Director of Brand Finance, this role will serve as a key contributor to all brand finance reporting and analytics and will partner with Sales, Marketing and Operations in P&L forecasting and planning. Main responsibilities include development and ownership of brand finance monthly reporting dashboards and support in financial planning processes including month-end close analyses, the quarterly forecast and annual operating plan.
This role will possess strong data / system skills with an exceptional eye to detail, strong communication skills with ability to work across teams to deliver results, a passion for continuous improvement and history of success in using analytics to derive business insights then translate findings into actionable recommendations.
The position will be based out of our 60,000 sq. foot, modern Emeryville, California office. WE ARE A CULTURE OF PERSONAL CONNECTON, WHICH IS WHY WE’VE CHOSEN A PERMANENT HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH NORMS THAT EQUATE TO 2-3 DAYS MID-WEEK IN THE OFFICE FOR EMPLOYEES BASED IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. The expected pay scale this role is $90k to $100k, which may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity for the role.
You’re excited about this opportunity because your time will be filled with…
Monthly Reporting & Analytics: 50% of Time
- Responsible for full P&L variance analyses during Month-end close, quarterly forecasts and annual plan
- Develops and delivers timely and efficient monthly financial reports, variance analyses with clear commentary to focus organization on key insights & actionable items
Planning & Forecasting: 25% of Time
- Supports development of quarterly forecasts, annual and long-range plans through P&L assumptions validation, financial modeling and presentation support
- Reviews all elements of Brand Contribution P&L with Brand leads
Process improvements: 25% of time
- Enhance analytical and reporting capabilities of team to provide better visibility on P&L drivers
- Identify opportunities to drive efficiencies through process improvement and automation and assist with implementation to realize productivity gains
Qualifications
What are we looking for?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
- 3+ years of FP&A experience required
- Experience within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry with Brand Finance or Sales Finance background a plus
Skills:
- Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Adaptive and NetSuite background a plus
- Detail oriented with ability to connect the dots back to the bigger picture
- Proven history of seeking process improvement
- Good understanding of accounting fundamentals. Basic knowledge of Volume Price Mix analysis a plus
- Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
- Strong communication skills; able to communicate across all levels of the organization
So, if after reading through this long list you’re thinking-I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES-if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!
5 Key Capabilities & Traits:
- Drive & Own Results
- Learning & Growth mindset
- Adaptability
- Be a builder
- Embody a strategic mindset
You will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if…
- You want to be an integral part of shaping and nurturing an amazing work culture
- You are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at work
- You can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive the needle
This may not be your ideal next career move if…
- You like a lot of structure, rules, and uniformity
- Dealing with ambiguity or experimentation are not your jam
- You try to resolve challenging interpersonal situations over email or instant messaging
- You like managing from behind your computer and demonstrating excellence through email
If we haven’t convinced you to apply already, here are some of our favorite perks and benefits:
- Friday afternoons off (and of course a hefty PTO package plus 11 holidays)
- 401K match. Literally free money
- Hybrid work with an average of 3 days a week in the office for local folks
- All jobs are bonus-eligible
- Free custom lunch twice a week. Plus plenty of snacks and shakes.
- 2 weeks of work from anywhere time to move your Big Rocks
- Quarterly team building events/happy hours (city-wide scavenger hunt, bowling, ropes course, putt-putt)
- Bring your dog to work (3 days/week)
- Extended paid parental leave regardless of gender or familial make-up
We strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization. Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.