Senior Financial Analyst

Company Overview: At Universal Nutrition, our people are the heart of everything we do. From groundbreaking research to innovative product development, marketing, sales, operations, and distribution. We are a team driven by a shared mission. We harness science, technology, and human ingenuity to fuel both body and mind, empowering people to pursue their passions every day. We started as a family business, and no matter how much we grow, that entrepreneurial spirit remains. Some of us have been here for decades and some have just started, but everyone belongs. Open communication and mutual respect define us. At Universal Nutrition, we are driven to push boundaries as a team and make a lasting difference. Job Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst. This role is a full-time exempt position that is reporting into the Chief Financial Officer. Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will play a critical role in providing financial insights, analysis, and strategic support to the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to influence decision-making, drive profitability, highlight Risks & Opportunities and optimize financial processes. the responsibilities will include. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and distribute financial statements; conduct variance analysis on results including commentary, SWOT, trends, etc. Identify root causes and changes to trends that influence decision making; make corresponding recommendations to reach our goals Gather and analyze financial data from various sources to create comprehensive by SKU, customer, product family reports, KPIs, dashboards and presentations. Provide analytical support to the Operations team regarding all manufacturing activities, including inventory, costing, pricing, KPIs Create industry/competitor comparatives and provide insights to management Evaluate capital expenditures, review proposals, ROI, payback period, etc. Budgeting & Forecasting: Own the annual budget and quarterly forecast process; align financial goals with business strategy Experiment with different techniques to adjust to business changes. Business Partnering: Collaborate with various department heads to provide stronger tools to run their areas and highlight trends Support continuous improvements throughout corporate functions – alignment and standardization of reports, dashboards, and KPIs to enhance efficiency and accuracy Lead the company’s one Universal source of data via Datarails software Analytical ad-hoc reports Requirements: Bachelor’s degree: Finance, Accounting or related field experience At minimum 5 years of accounting/business/financial analysis experience preferable within a manufacturing or consumer products company. Highly computer literate with data mining and ERP systems, and have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and analytical skills. Experience working with large data sets in excel using pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s in addition to a reporting tool (datarails) Requires deadline-driven, high-energy individuals, able to work autonomously and lead as a key contributor on teams. Knowledge of MS Excel (advanced), Word, and Outlook, and the ability to multi-task with moderate supervision. Schedule Options: Hybrid Work Schedule for individuals that reside within 40-mile radius to New Brunswick, NJ with 4 days onsite/1 day remote Offerings: For individuals that meet the requirements of this role, dependent upon skillset and merit the salary range for this role is up to $120,000.00 This role is not eligible for any short-term incentive type bonuses. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance offered, and cost shared between employer and employee 401K Match of up to 5% Employer sponsored Life, Basic AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance, additional buy-up insurances available Paid time off at competitive rates to the market, paid SICK leave Employee Resource Center & Telehealth medical offerings Equal Opportunity Employer: Universal Nutrition is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of our community to do their part in cultivating and maintaining an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. All decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, evaluating performance, or terminating is made fairly and merit based.