Job description

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Sr. Financial Analyst, Global Commercial COE . This new hire will work at the Global Headquarters , located in Hunt Valley, MD . The Sr. Financial Analyst, Global Commercial COE will report to a Finance Director, Global Marketing.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Global Commercial COE Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for leading all Marketing spend COE activities for Marketing Development funds, Slotting, and Retailer Search. This includes support of management reporting, annual strategic and operating plan, budget, monthly/quarterly forecast, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, and explanation of actual monthly results, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, and SOX administration. This position oversees the Canada cost center and balance sheet management and is responsible for providing key financially driven insights to cross functional business partners, and actively participates in both short and long-term decision-making activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Serving as the primary business partner for the Trade Marketing and Marketing Excellence teams to execute strategic initiatives and business planning
Managing the MDF, Slotting, and Retailer Search spend
Summarizing and presenting of monthly Profit Day reports and quarterly S&OP forecast reporting for total Marketing spend
Acting as a strategic partner for incremental funding approvals for MDF & Slotting through CAC process and/or leadership approvals
Oversight of A&P and Coupon spend lines, providing monthly business reporting and analysis versus forecast, budget, and prior year with support from a Finance Rotational Analyst
Using critical thinking in decision making process to draw upon professional experience, market and industry knowledge, data and intuition, then applying to make decisions
Interacting with cross-functional teams and various management levels to ensure alignment for forecast and O&R process and presenting analysis and key findings
Utilizing financial reporting best practices to meet the needs of functional leaders, external authorities, and the stakeholders of the Company
Ad-hoc projects as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
A minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting, Financial, or equivalent business function analysis
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the capabilities of transaction & reporting systems including, but not limited to Hyperion, TM1, SAP, Business Warehouse, or other local systems
In-depth understanding of available reporting drill down capabilities, and ability to organize data in a way that adds value to analysis
Intermediate/Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point)
Interpersonal (written and verbal) communications skills with a demonstrated ability to work across functions & cultures, and interact with all levels of the organization
Self-management of assigned workload – ability to plan and meet deadlines under pressure
Self-starter and proactive in initiating action steps

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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