Business Unit Finance & Pricing Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | Constellation Brands

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Constellation Brands, located primarily in Dallas, Texas, with an additional location in Chicago, Illinois. Constellation Brands crafts and markets a premium portfolio of iconic beer, wine, and spirits brands that resonate with consumers and drive industry-leading growth. This role is crucial for supporting the Business Unit’s financial health, driving profitability through detailed analysis and strategic recommendations related to revenue management, planning, and forecasting. The Financial Analyst will work closely with sales and operations leadership to provide key insights and support decision-making that shapes the future of the brands.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Dallas, TX
• Pay: $69500–$102100 yearly
• Team: Business Unit Finance & Pricing Team, reporting to the BU Sales Finance Manager.
• Mission: Provide comprehensive analytical and financial support to optimize revenue, manage pricing, and deliver accurate financial planning and forecasting for the business unit.
• Tech Stack: Advanced Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI (plus), ERP systems (preferred), MicroStrategy (preferred), Vistaar (preferred), OneStream (preferred), Nielsen (plus), IRI Circana (plus), Trade Promotion Management / Trade Promotion Optimization systems (plus).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Pricing & Promotions: Independently oversee and coordinate all price and promotion changes, including the development and maintenance of price trees and promotion calendars, while ensuring data integrity within the Pricing/Trade Promotion system.
• Analyze Revenue & Profitability: Develop analytical tools and conduct pre- and post-promotion effectiveness analyses to identify actionable opportunities for improving overall revenue and profit ROI.
• Lead Financial Planning: Manage the construction of the Business Unit’s Annual Financial Plan and monthly forecasts by providing accurate forecast inputs for volume and revenue.
• Perform Variance Analysis: Deliver insightful and actionable variance analysis of financial results against plans, forecasts, and prior years, identifying key business risks and opportunities.
• Provide Strategic Reporting: Prepare and publish monthly scorecards, complete regular and ad-hoc reporting, and include insightful analysis to drive business results related to volume, margin, and ROI.
• Collaborate & Educate: Support General Managers in tracking business performance, assist in conducting finance results review processes with leadership, and educate business partners on financial and revenue management concepts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or economics. Possess an appropriate understanding and working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in an analytical role such as Sales Finance or FP&A.
• Skills: Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; strong analytical skills to organize and manage large data sets and resolve complex problems; strong verbal and written communication skills with the capability to translate data into actionable solutions and interact effectively with all levels of management; ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities with consistent attention to detail.
• Bonus: CPG experience; Power BI or other BI software experience; experience supporting a Business Unit and working with a Field Sales Organization; experience with ERP systems, MicroStrategy, Vistaar, and OneStream; experience utilizing/interpreting syndicated volumetric (Nielsen, IRI Circana, etc.) and pricing data; experience with Trade Promotion Management / Trade Promotion Optimization systems.