Now Hiring - Sales Analyst in Santa Ana, CA

The Sales Analyst position is a member of the Behr / Kilz finance team and responsible for overseeing and supporting the retail sales and marketing side of the financial operations within Behr Paint Company. This position works closely with and supports the GMs, and Business Unit executive leaders in the overall financial and strategic aspects of the businesses under their responsibility. This position interfaces with the President and CFO of Behr Paint Company and reports to the Manager of FP&A.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the enterprise-wide corporate annual plan (AOP), long-range plan (LRP), and strategic planning deployment processes (SDP) to create shareholder value.
• Analyze and synthesize retail POS plans and results (weekly and/or monthly) across multiple customers and/or channel functions to identify and explain business drivers at the functional level in support of consolidated presentations to the Executive management team.
• Support corporate strategic planning, scenario analysis and other business planning and analysis needs for customer “line reviews” and other major enterprise initiatives.

• Assist in the monitoring of the financial, operational and strategic performance of the business units; follow-up on unusual trends and variance to expectations.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc management reporting and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual key performance indicators and business drivers for presentation to Executive management.
• Lead kaizen (continuous improvement) opportunities to improve forecasting, cost structuring, planning and reporting (data) processes.
• Oversee and manage the sales team’s commission planning process.

• Monitor, coordinate and conduct system audits with IT to maintain data integrity within systems.

Here’s what we’re looking for from you:

• BS / BA in Statistics, Business (with quantitative emphasis), BS / BA in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field
• Bring 2 - 4 years of relevant accounting, finance and/or statistical / data mining professional experience
• Experience effectively working with and presenting information to senior management
• High level of competence and proficiency in financial analysis; business and/or statistical modeling
• Proven comfort with large data sets and the tools to manage large data sets in order to facilitate a dynamic sales and marketing partnering environment
• Software skills:
  • Strong Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint skills required
  • Experience with SAP system preferred, not mandatory
  • Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) preferred, not mandatory
  • Experience with SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, not mandatory

Here’s what we offer you:

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
• Accrue 15 paid days off the first year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match plus profit share potential
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families.
• Check out [please apply online] to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks.

Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Chile. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ®, and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects, and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and value. At Behr Paint, we strive to have all team members bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day.

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Company: Behr Paint Company

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