Finance Analyst will support day-to-day financial management activities as well as provide financial guidance for new product opportunities, and cost savings initiatives. The role requires regular work with cross-functional business partners in Marketing, Demand Planning, and Sales to develop and meet business objectives. The role also includes recurring reporting, forecasting, and analysis in support of Total Nutrition and the zone.The Finance component is supporting day-to-day financial management activities as well as provide financial guidance for new product opportunities, and cost savings initiatives. The role requires regular work with cross-functional business partners in Marketing, Demand Planning, and Sales to develop and meet business objectives recurring reporting, forecasting, and analysis in support of Total Nutrition and the zoneThe Brand Marketing component that is focusing on the generation of a vision for a segment of the portfolio and an action plan to drive growth, via day to day brand management basics such as: 1. Leading project teams for new product launches and product renovations2. Developing and implementing consumer communication tactics3. Effectively working with cross-functional partners to manage the business needs (CX model, forecasting, analytics, etc.)BUSINESS CO-PILOT TO THE TEAM:* Actively participate in Monthly Business Planning process to develop financial forecasts, identify business risks/opportunities, and to provide an accurate, timely business outlook.* Lead month-end process and forecast for the business. * Participate in the annual Integrated Commercial Planning (budgeting) process to create business targets and plans to achieve such targets.* Support the development of Market Business Strategies (long term strategic plans), including analysis and financial roll-ups of these strategies.* Create time-sensitive, customized ad hoc analysis in support of zone and Total Nutrition needsSTRATEGIC INITIATIVE SUPPORT:* Support Business Innovation and Renovation pipeline including development of Manufacturing and Sales & Distribution structure modeling and follow-up; compilation of financial data for new product development activities.* Conduct ad-hoc analytics (pricing, channel profitability, competitive benchmarking, consumption vs. shipment analytics, etc.).About Aston Carter: Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment and staffing services to companies requiring highly specialized business professionals. As a Best of Staffing(R) Client and Talent leader, Aston Carter has an unrivaled commitment to delivering first class service to clients and business professionals across a variety of disciplines, including Accounting and Finance as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance. With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is a division of Aerotek. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider.