Sr. Financial Analyst, Sales & Marketing

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United States, Massachusetts, WORCESTER

Permanent / Regular

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Why do we need you ?

What's the job?

This position will be a business partner with the sales team and upper management directly involved in supporting Sales & Marketing activities. The Analysts' primary function is to analyze and interpret operating information in order to assist in monitoring and implementing the business goals and objectives. To be effective in this role, you must be able to clearly convey an unbiased view of current and proposed initiatives to drive strategic and profitable growth.

Analysis and Reporting

· Provide accurate financial data, analysis and perspective that establishes sales forecast volumes, pricing, mix variances, margin analysis, and sales & marketing costs

· Prepare & lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process

· Design and build reporting for internal and external customers

· Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses/solutions.

· Develop strategies and financial justifications for business decisions, including new opportunities

Financial Close

· Manage the timely completion of the month-end financial close including account management, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations

· Prepare all post closing financial analysis, performance reports and commentary

Sales Incentive and Commission Management

· Review and validate calculation of commission and sales incentive payments

· Oversight of commission agreements and sales incentive plans

Special Projects

· Ad hoc analysis

· Expected to recommend and undertake self-initiated project work when discover an area meriting such attention

nternal controls

· Coordinate and facility internal control reviews, reporting and requirements related to your assigned activities.

· Ensure that extensive documentation systems are developed and maintained

Is this job for you ?

What do you bring?

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance from a four-year college or university.
5-7 years of progressive financial analysis experience required.
The incumbent should be a highly motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to operate in a global matrix organization structure.
Ability to work as part of a team and also operate from broad instruction with minimal supervision or direction.
Ability to research a particular problem, seek out personnel having relevant information, formulate a solution, recommend and defend solution, direct implementation of accepted recommendations.
Broad knowledge of financial understanding and accounting operations.
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills that can be scaled between all levels of the organization.

A little more about us

Why work for us?

Saint-Gobain Abrasives offers powerful, precise, user-friendly solutions, which enable customers to cut, shape and finish all materials in the most complex and challenging applications. By working closely with end-users and grinding expert partners, Saint-Gobain Abrasives designs and provides customized solutions to secure the best option for performance, cost and safety. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Abrasives serves its customers locally through its structured sales operations in more than 27 countries while employing more than 10,000 people.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

What are our perks?

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave • Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $81,500 to $126,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $89,600 to $139,100. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].