Overview:

The Associate Analyst, F&B Operations will partner with our internal teams - Shopper Marketing, Performance Marketing, and Commerce Marketing - to assist in analyzing financial data and providing insights to support the growth of the business. This position will work closely with the F&B Operations Management across multiple brands to analyze performance and present clear and executable solutions focused on profitable growth. Additionally, the Associate Analyst, F&B Operations will evaluate trends and identify opportunities and provide value with recommendations and analyses.

Who We Are!

Pollfish, a Prodege, LLC company, is an online market research survey platform where data driven brands bring market research in-house for faster and smarter decision making. We have a proprietary network of 250M consumers/year which enables companies to connect with and understand real consumers worldwide in a fast, easy and cost-effective way.

Primary Objectives:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Budgeting and Forecasting Support
• Data Management
• Performance Monitoring
• Process Optimization

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Detailed Job Duties: (typical monthly, weekly, daily tasks which support the primary objectives)

• Define financial reporting/analysis needs, gather data, conduct research and analysis, prepare reports and present results to manager and/or executive/management team.
• Assist the Sr. Analyst in preparation and management of the budgeting and forecasting process; collaborate with business leaders to build and monitor department budgets.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Prepare detailed forecasts for revenue and operating expenses and analyze financial, operational variances, and historical trends.
• Analyze financial key metrics and provide monthly and quarterly variance explanations of performance projections against budget and forecasts.
• Evaluate opportunities to streamline reporting processes
• Recommend improvements to fully utilize current tools to full capacity
• Ad-hoc projects (including preparation of quarterly board meeting presentations and offsite presentations).

What does SUCCESS look like?

A successful Associate Analyst, F&B Operations demonstrates their impact by meticulously supporting budgeting and forecasting processes with precise data management, ensuring all financial projections are robust and reliable. They showcase proficiency in interpreting complex datasets to deliver strategic insights, which are then articulated into actionable recommendations aimed at boosting the company's profitability. Their contributions are marked by a proactive approach in identifying financial trends, suggesting process improvements, and effectively communicating these findings to foster informed decision-making and optimize the company's financial health.

The MUST Haves: (ex: job cannot be done without these skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent.
• At least one (1) prior year of relevant work experience.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills – building complex financial models, working efficiently with large data sets, and preparing presentations.
• Ability to demonstrate sound business judgment and ability to synthesize, analyze, and extract implications from data.
• Ability to problem-solve creatively.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, and prepare complex plans and forecasts.
• Detail oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

The Nice to Haves: (preferred additional skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

• Netsuite and Sigma experience is a plus.

Perks & Benefits:

• An attractive salary package
• Part of an innovative Global Tech Company
• Private Health Insurance
• Company Equity
• Weekly Office Events - Catered Lunch and Breakfast
• Stocked Kitchen
• Company Outings & Quarterly Events
• Hybrid Working
• Meal Coupons - Monthly
• LinkedIn Learning & Training Opportunities/Budget
• Mental Health Benefits - Wellness Coach App Subscription
• Great office location in the city center - Parking slots available
• Gym Subscription - UP Fit
• Quarterly Charitable Giving Allowance
• Peer recognition Allowance