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Finance Analytics Manager (Onsite in Temple, TX)

Niagara Bottling, Temple, TX, United States


At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here if you want to.

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.

Develop lasting relationships with great people.

Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Finance Analytics Manager (Onsite in Temple, TX)
The Finance Analytics Manager is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting key financial data to drive informed decision-making across both Finance and cross‑functional teams. This role includes full P&L ownership and reporting, with a focus on the profitability and performance of the Beverage segment. The manager will partner closely with Manufacturing teams across a regional network of plants providing comprehensive operational finance support, support the Sales organization with pricing analysis and revenue insights, and provide financial leadership across other key areas of the business — including but not limited to Supply Chain, raw materials, and other related components of the P&L.

Essential Functions

Provide financial expertise, analysis, and guidance in direct support of the company’s leadership team collaborating with team members at all levels of the company.

Review weekly and monthly regional operating statements to ensure financial data accuracy, integrity and consistency of information while also identifying potential operating issues for further investigation/consideration by manufacturing leadership.

Work as an integral member of the plant management team providing financial expertise on a proactive basis.

Develop financial and data models to aid in better understanding overall financial performance and value creation.

Responsible for complex and comprehensive financial activities or functions related to P&L management including ownership, oversight, and support of profitability analysis, operating expense trends, business plan development, budgeting, cost accounting and other areas relating to financial or managerial accounting and analysis.

Design, develop and prepare accurate and timely reports and analysis, providing financial guidance and general business direction for influencing business decisions and the achievement of strategic goals.

Investigate and explain variances or unexpected results.

Design, develop, implement, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports that provide management with information used in the decision‑making process of various initiatives/projects.

Provide financial leadership in all aspects of current and prospective business ventures.

Assist in the analysis of financial data and extract and define relevant information.

Assume leadership role including mentoring and training more junior team members within the finance department and drive initiatives to successful conclusion.

Note: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

This role requires up to 25% travel, which may include but is not limited to visits to manufacturing plants and other company locations as needed to support business objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

6 Years – Experience in Position

4 Years – Experience managing people/projects

Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

10+ Years – Experience working in Position

6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

Lead Like an Owner

Makes safety the number one priority

Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately

Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals

Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly

Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively

Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers

InnovACT

Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products

Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances

Increases performance through greater efficiency

Find a Way

Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts

Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions

Seeks solutions rather than placing blame

Empowered to be Great

Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities

Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across

Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Additionally, The Ideal Candidate Is Expected To Demonstrate

Understanding of Financial statements, revenue, cost and margin

Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumif, etc.)

Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications (Word and PowerPoint)

Previous experience with Oracle or other ERP systems preferred

Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work assignments with limited guidance in a changing environment

Strong problem solving/ analytical skills

Ability to seek and obtain information from a wide range of sources and individuals both within, and outside of the Finance department

Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and complete assignments quickly and accurately.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly interpret and convey complex financial data to cross‑functional teams and senior leaders

Previous experience with month end closing and budget planning preferred

Understanding of manufacturing cost structures, variance analysis, and cost drivers preferred

Experience with coding in Python, R, or comparable tools is a plus

Education

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and other related fields or equivalent experience

Preferred:

Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting

Foreign Language

Required: None Required

Preferred: Minimum Professional Proficiency, Spanish

Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary

$107,514.38 - $153,208.01 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 10% Annual

Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time

Paid parental and caregiver leaves

Medical, including virtual care options

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members

Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements

Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and an accident plan

Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.

Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities

And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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