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Kiva Confections (Lost Farm/Camino) ( www.kivaconfections.com ) is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, Lost Farms Gummies & Chews, and Camino Gummies. Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and thoughtfully combined with California cannabis. Since our beginning in 2010, our goal has been to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be. By applying art and science, we ensure a deliciously consistent experience. We have high-reaching growth plans as the legal market and consumer adoption expand. Key growth initiatives include ambitious platform innovation, outstanding marketing, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and more. We are resourced for this spectacular growth and looking for great people to help take us to the next level. Job Summary Kiva Brands is seeking a Senior Analyst to support Kiva Brands, Kiva Manufacturing, and Kiva Sales & Service through reporting and analytics on the financial performance of existing and future business. The Senior Analyst, FP&A will develop a strong understanding of company operations and drivers of cash flow and provide insightful analyses and projections. More specifically this position will work in collaboration with the divisional finance leadership in providing direct hands-on support to the Director of FP&A in reporting, data analytics, analyzing trends and variances, implementing management dashboards, and analysis to support strategic business decisions relating to Kiva’s Operations. This job will also spearhead the implementation and execution of the AI roadmap for the finance and accounting function. MUST reside in the Midwest!! As Kiva's Sr. Analyst, FP&A, you will... Prepares and ensures the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual working capital and cash flow reporting for internal and external partners Develop and lead investor relations routines Leverage accounting systems & business model to ensure accurate and proper presentation of consolidated (Business Unit level and consolidated) Develop modeling tools to support critical decision-making and guide strategic approach around working capital and cash flow Owns and implements the AI roadmap to drive efficiently Work in collaboration with the operations, sales, and finance teams in the various business divisions to understand the business structure, business model, pricing and cost/spend components of products to provide appropriate reporting and analytics Work collaboratively with functional business leaders by assisting through the re-forecasting process as well as assisting in building decks for presentation purposes - Kiva re-forecasts on a quarterly basis Craft monthly business unit reporting package(s) and participate in monthly business reviews Provide analytical support at monthly reviews focused on each business unit (i.e. California, Expansion Markets, Hemp, and Distribution) Build a collaborative working relationship and become one of the financial business partners with divisional and corporate leadership to support management and business unit reporting for Kiva’s operations Perform ad-hoc financial/quantitative analysis and various reporting, financial modeling, and business operations requests Provide effective, appropriate financial management support Provide performance reporting and variance analysis to budgets and forecasts Provide effective support to the Director of FP&A in all data collection and extraction to support strategic decisions Analyze efficient solutions based on weighing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative approaches Assist with preparation of quarterly board materials Use financial data in making recommendations or decisions What we're looking for... Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field required 2+ years of FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking or Private Equity, with experience of cash flow and working capital planning and analysis within a corporate FP&A department of a large company, preferably Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) background. Experience in manufacturing finance is strongly preferred. Strong financial competence including experience with management reporting, variance analysis and other analyst support functions in forecasting and budgeting Strong understanding of financial documents (emphasis on cash & working capital) for both review and modeling purposes Excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills Ability to balance multiple, diverse priorities and produce high-quality results Functional knowledge of financial reporting systems and methodologies Sophisticated skills in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Experience with Sage Intacct or other accounting / ERP / FP&A planning systems Communication skills in explaining sophisticated data topics to non-experts (i.e. sales, production, supply chain, manufacturing, and other non-finance business divisions) A questioning mind and willingness to learn more in a fast-paced environment California Privacy Notice at Collection – Job Applicants If you are a California resident we are required to disclose that we collect personal information about you in connection with your application for employment. 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MUST reside in the Midwest!!
As Kiva's Sr. Analyst, FP&A, you will...
Prepares and ensures the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual working capital and cash flow reporting for internal and external partners
Develop and lead investor relations routines
Leverage accounting systems & business model to ensure accurate and proper presentation of consolidated (Business Unit level and consolidated)
Develop modeling tools to support critical decision-making and guide strategic approach around working capital and cash flow
Owns and implements the AI roadmap to drive efficiently
Work collaboratively with functional business leaders by assisting through the re-forecasting process as well as assisting in building decks for presentation purposes - Kiva re-forecasts on a quarterly basis
Craft monthly business unit reporting package(s) and participate in monthly business reviews
Provide analytical support at monthly reviews focused on each business unit (i.e. California, Expansion Markets, Hemp, and Distribution)
Build a collaborative working relationship and become one of the financial business partners with divisional and corporate leadership to support management and business unit reporting for Kiva’s operations
Perform ad-hoc financial/quantitative analysis and various reporting, financial modeling, and business operations requests
Provide effective, appropriate financial management support
Provide performance reporting and variance analysis to budgets and forecasts
Provide effective support to the Director of FP&A in all data collection and extraction to support strategic decisions
Analyze efficient solutions based on weighing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative approaches
Assist with preparation of quarterly board materials
Use financial data in making recommendations or decisions
What we're looking for...
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field required
Strong financial competence including experience with management reporting, variance analysis and other analyst support functions in forecasting and budgeting
Strong understanding of financial documents (emphasis on cash & working capital) for both review and modeling purposes
Excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills
Ability to balance multiple, diverse priorities and produce high-quality results

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