Senior Finance Analyst

This is a six-month contract position. 

Keurig Dr. Pepper is looking for a hands-on experienced Senior Financial Analyst for its local Finance team based in Newbridge. If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment, with the opportunity to expand your knowledge across the organization, this position has much to offer. 

Key Responsibilities:

Budget/Forecasting/Month-End/Grant Support:

• Understand key cost drivers to provide accurate budgets and forecast. Ensure all submissions are completed per the deadlines provided by CORP FP&A (US based).
• Track and monitor YTD financial performance by analyzing actual results and comparing to budget or forecast, providing variance analysis and business insights to stakeholders.
• Perform deep dive analysis on root cause of issues and make recommendations on resolution of issues.
• Provide recommended accruals to our Controllership Team as part of month-end close.
• Assist with updating the monthly forecast for Ireland.
• Provide a quarterly FY forecast model to the Tax Dept whilst collaborating with CORP FP&A.
• Review of income statement and balance sheet. Identify trends and provide commentary. Investigate key findings as needed.
• Assist with grant submissions as needed, gathering all relevant supporting information. Work closely with the auditors to audit grant claims as required.
• Assist with other ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Stay informed of evolving technology within the industry to pro-actively identify continuous improvement opportunities and minimize risk.

Direct Business Partnering:

• Develop and leverage relationships with local Tax, Legal, R&D and Controllership Teams. Work closely with our CORP FP&A Team.
• Provide meaningful insight and recommendations to management.
• Be a trusted advisor and knowledgeable member of local Finance, providing support to find common ground solutions which satisfy the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities.

Decision Support:

• Articulate actionable data-driven insights by leveraging BI tools and storytelling techniques.
• Use business intelligence tools and data analytics to influence others and drive decision making.
• Formulate innovative ideas and map steps which will clearly accelerate the organization towards its goals.
• Participate in function or career development training and develop new skills essential to the future of our Finance team.

Key Competencies:

• Seeking candidate with the below skills set:
• Proactive in terms of problem solving.
• Structured, organized approach in terms of managing deadlines.
• Ability to build positive relationships across functions.
• Agile and flexible as priorities can change.
• Strong communication skills – ability to explain Finance topics to non-Finance stakeholders.
• Analytical mind-set: ability to analyze data and challenge variances as needed.

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Part qualified accountant (preferably).
• Financial acumen, demonstrated experience problem solving with analytical thinking, and history of business partnership.
• 5+ years’ Finance experience, preferably performing a financial planning and analysis role.
• SAP experience preferred; strong Excel skills required.
• BI experience (Power BI, Planning Analytics or MicroStrategy, etc.)

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.