Financial Analyst

About the Company

• Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is one of the largest independent bottlers and distributors of Coca-Cola products in the United States. The company serves millions of consumers across the Northeast and is committed to delivering high-quality beverages while fostering a workplace culture built on safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Liberty invests heavily in employee development and provides opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic and fast-paced consumer packaged goods environment.

About the Role

• The Finance Specialist is a high-visibility finance position that serves as a strategic business partner to the Executive Leadership Team. This role supports corporate functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Finance, Public Affairs, Safety, and Business Transformation.
• The Finance Specialist plays a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business planning, accounting operations, and executive decision support. The position works directly with senior leaders to analyze business performance, identify opportunities, and drive financial improvements across the organization.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Financial Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Learning and development programs
• Exposure to executive leadership
• Strategic finance and business planning experience
• Opportunities for internal growth and promotion
• Work Environment
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• High-impact leadership exposure
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Strong focus on employee development

Required Skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Financial reporting and variance analysis.
• General accounting and month-end close.
• US GAAP knowledge.
• Journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Strategic & Analytical Skills
• Business performance analysis.
• KPI monitoring and reporting.
• Executive decision support.
• Financial modeling and forecasting.
• Risk assessment and financial planning.
• Technical Skills
• Microsoft Excel (advanced).
• Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Word.
• SAP or large ERP systems.
• Power BI.
• Tableau.
• Financial reporting systems.
• Leadership & Communication
• Executive presentation development.
• Stakeholder management.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Process improvement and project leadership.
• Requirements
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Management
• Related field
• Preferred Qualifications
• MBA preferred but not required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• CMA preferred but not required.
• Experience
• Minimum 5 years of finance and/or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting standards.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience strongly preferred.
• Additional Qualifications
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to work with senior leadership.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• High level of integrity and professional judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and business planning processes.
• Manage monthly rolling forecasts and financial estimates.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and KPIs.
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations and reports.
• Support monthly accounting close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and review account reconciliations.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis for executive leadership.
• Manage purchasing card and travel expense programs.
• Coordinate vendor setup and payment processes.
• Develop capital expenditure forecasts and depreciation plans.
• Support claim reserve modeling for liability and workers' compensation programs.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and financial controls.

Why This Role is Attractive

This position is ideal for experienced finance professionals seeking a strategic role with significant leadership exposure. The Finance Specialist directly supports executive decision-making, participates in enterprise-wide planning, and influences key business outcomes. It offers a strong blend of financial analysis, accounting, forecasting, business partnering, and leadership interaction within a well-established and growing consumer products organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.