In 1981, we planted our first vineyard with a mission to make world-class Bordeaux-style blends, and since then we've expanded our knowledge of viticulture in the unique region of Paso Robles. At JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, we combine traditional Old-World methods like hand-harvesting and small-barrel aging in French oak with New World technology.
JUSTIN continues to expand its Finance team: we are currently seeking a Financial Analyst to provide gold standard analytical and strategic support to our wine businesses, including JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark Winery. This team is responsible for financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and strategic projects. As an integral member of the JUSTIN Finance team, a qualified candidate will be expected to conduct financial analyses to identify and understand business drivers, then communicate insights and recommendations to senior management, including the Wine Leadership Team and The Wonderful Company’s Corporate Finance and Treasury Team. If you are a versatile Analyst looking to gain broad experience and grow, then this is a perfect opportunity for you!
The successful Financial Analyst candidate will be a collaborative team player who thrives on adding value. They will have highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, confidently, and persuasively at all levels of the organization. This role reports to our Corporate FP&A Manager in Paso Robles.
This role will be based in our Paso Robles office and is eligible for our hybrid work model!
Job Description
- Work closely with Sales Finance, Operations Finance, and Corporate FP&A on consolidated monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Prepare monthly close and journal entries based on GL reviews; monthly department-level financials with variance analysis and explanations, department-level forecasting and budgeting, and assessment of key business metrics and drivers.
- Utilize Oracle financial systems as well as other platforms such as Microsoft Power BI to develop, test, and implement value-added reporting tools and system enhancements.
- Efficiently compile, organize, and analyze complex financial information and raw data; interpret data to explain past financial performance and project future results.
- Understand financial operations of the business and educate others inside and outside the Finance/Accounting group about the financial performance of their respective area.
- Focus on key performance indicators and ongoing process improvement opportunities.
- Independently manage other responsibilities, including ad-hoc analytical and strategic projects, and any other tasks as required.
- Collaborate with Marketing and G&A budget owners to ensure good financial decision-making, and to understand drivers and trends impacting their budgets.
- Take large quantities of financial data and analytic results and condense them into a coherent story with clear, easy-to-understand conclusions and implications.
- Support Corporate FP&A Manager with development and tracking of Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual task deliverable timelines for our entire FP&A team.
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in FP&A or related field; experience in CPG/beverage or Wine industry is a plus.
- Robust and meticulous analytics and strategic thinking capability, with a keen eye for continuous improvement in processes and deliverables.
- Adjusts to new situations and dynamic environments quickly; is comfortable with changing priorities and able to manage self effectively amidst change; is resilient and learns from challenging situations.
- Builds trust through truth, integrity, transparency, and accountability; collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills to partner successfully with cross-functional teams.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently, high sense of urgency and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required; knowledge of Oracle, and/or Microsoft Power BI is a plus.
- Solid understanding of financial and accounting concepts.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Availability to travel between our Paso and Los Angeles offices, and to our wine businesses across California (up to 10%).
Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information
- Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
- Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
- Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
- Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
- Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities.
- Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world-class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn, and a Restaurant—making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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