Financial Analyst - Product Fixed Marketing Expense

FuseGlobal

Arlington, VA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with budget tracking and P&L reconciliation, who have experience in finance and marketing within a food and beverage manufacturing setting.

Best fit for

Candidates with 3+ years in finance or accounting, particularly those with marketing experience and CRM/SAP skills
— “Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, preferably with a Finance and Marketing emphasis.”
Individuals who thrive in collaborative environments across multiple departments
— “cross-functional partnership with Marketing, Division Finance, the Corporate PFME team, Procurement, IT, and other Corporate Finance groups.”

Things to consider

The role requires a commitment to onsite work in Arlington, VA, with no mention of remote flexibility
— “Schedule: Onsite M-F”
Candidates must be prepared for a 6-month initial term, though the position may extend longer
— “Initial term: 6 months (position expected to run longer)”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in P&L recognition and budget reconciliation within finance or marketing roles
— “Support monthly PFME budget reconciliation activities and meetings”
Demonstrate hands-on CRM and SAP experience, especially in budget execution and reporting
— “Execute budgets in CRM-SAP and coordinate approvals with brand Co-Pilots.”
Emphasize skills in variance analysis and tracking forecasts for marketing expenses
— “Support variance analysis of forecasts versus actuals by brand, spend type, and budget owner.”
Demonstrate experience with budget trackers and internal reporting tools like Power BI
— “Familiarity with budget trackers and forecasting tools, including Oracle and Power BI.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

supporting annual divisional PFME budget planning
managing PFME and coupon budget tracker

Typical background

3 years of experience in Accounting or FinanceBA/BS with a major or minor in Accounting or Finance

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial AnalysisBudget ManagementForecastingSAP

Preferred

OraclePower BI

Stack & domain

SAPCRMExcelDetail-orientedFamiliarity With Budget TrackersFinanceMarketing

About the role

Original posting from FuseGlobal via Greenhouse

Title: Financial Analyst - Product Fixed Marketing Expense
Location: Arlington, VA
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 6 months (position expected to run longer)
Schedule: Onsite M-F
About This Role:
The Financial Analyst serves as the key support and enabler for PFME and coupon management. Responsibilities include supporting the planning, forecasting, and management of Product Fixed Marketing Expense (PFME) and Consumer Price Reductions, while ensuring accurate and timely P&L recognition and recording in SAP. This role requires cross-functional partnership with Marketing, Division Finance, the Corporate PFME team, Procurement, IT, and other Corporate Finance groups. This position reports to the Generating Demand Senior Analyst and plays a key role in PFME and coupon management.
What You'll Do:
PFME and Coupon Budget Build and Management
Support annual divisional PFME budget planning, including working with Finance and Marketing leadership to align budget breakouts and ensure correct documentation in the CRM system.
Work with Co-Pilots & Marketing teams to manage and executing changes in campaign timelines, brand allocation and spend-type assignment, and ensure accurate P&L recognition.
Execute budgets in CRM-SAP and coordinate approvals with brand Co-Pilots.
Update budgets in SAP throughout the year to reflect budget shifts and close budgets at year-end.
Manage the budget tracker to ensure it functions effectively for key users, including the P2P team and Marketing.
Support monthly PFME budget reconciliation activities and meetings, as required, with budget owners, including year-to-date and year-to-go spend.
Support coupon redemption visibility and budget management.
Coordinate with the PFME payment analyst team on vendor payment status and budget impact.
Update the internal reporting tool for Generating Demand.
PFME and Coupon Forecasting and P&L Reconciliation
Track monthly forecasts for PFME and coupon spend for the business and ensure alignment to forecast.
Reconcile the evolution of PFME and coupon forecasts.
Support the identification of risks and opportunities related to achieving the annual forecast.
Support variance analysis of forecasts versus actuals by brand, spend type, and budget owner.
Maintain analysis of SAP budget totals versus forecast amounts.
PFME and Coupon Financial Control
Ensure accurate PFME P&L recognition and capture in SAP.
Understand and manage monthly accruals for PFME and coupons.
Process manual journal entries and intercompany transfers on an ad hoc basis.
What You Bring:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, preferably with a Finance and Marketing emphasis.
BA/BS with a major or minor in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS degree with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting.
Detail-oriented.
Familiarity with CRM, SAP Reporting, and Excel.
Bonus Points:
Familiarity with budget trackers and forecasting tools, including Oracle and Power BI.
Compensation & Benefits:
Up to $116.50 per hour + Overtime
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
About FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!
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Source: FuseGlobal careers (Greenhouse)