Marketing Services Analyst

Position closes on Friday, 30 December 2011

Location: Beverly, MA
Company: Orchard Brands
Reports To: Services Reporting and Analysis Manager

Position Summary:

Contributes to the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of the marketing services team by performing a variety of tasks to support the flow of financial information, the production of financial reports and various analyses across all companies.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

•              Track and reconcile marketing services costs (print, paper, postage, etc.) across all businesses
•              Audit, code, and process all invoices
•              Reconcile monthly GL’s
•              Reconcile vendor agings
•              Track and reconcile paper inventories for all brands and all printing facilities
•              Prepare annual advertising cost budgets for multiple locations and clients
•              Prepare timely and accurate monthly advertising forecasting and reporting
•              Review actual results each month and perform variance analysis
•              Maintain historical cost data
•              Prepare various analytical reports including cost savings scenarios
•              Develop templates and gather data to provide analysis and support for tracking of key benchmarks across the group of
               businesses, including postal statistics
•              Work closely with Brands and prepare reports as needed in support of monthly accounting close
•              Provide analytical support to marketing services team
•              Perform ad hoc analysis as needed to understand business performance
•              Assist account coordinators, business units and key project managers in evaluating ROI’s on proposed
               expenditures
•              Ongoing expense analysis and analytical support
•              Preparation of various presentations utilizing financial data
•              Work closely with corporate and brand finance

Essential Requirements:

•              3 – 5 years accounting and finance experience
•              Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or related area.  MBA/CPA preferred
•              Strong understanding of accounting and overall budgeting
•              Marketing or print experience preferred
•              Experience with budgeting/forecasting, cost analysis and reporting
•              Experience collaborating with non-financial partners
•              Ability to communicate clearly and work positively with others to reach a common goal
•              Proven team player, who is highly organized and achievement oriented
•              Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Experience using PowerPoint

Orchard Brands offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package including Health/Dental insurance, Life, Long Term and short Term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K match, EAP, and employee discount.  For consideration, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@orchardbrands.com.  Orchard Brands is an equal opportunity employer.