Calling All
Pet People

Being a leading global animal health company and owners of the Absorbine® brand of equine products and The Missing Link® brand of pet products, W.F. Young, Inc is looking to hire critical roles which will support the rapid growth the company is experiencing and help drive new business and innovation as we plan for our 133rd year in business.

We are focused on our commitment of enhancing the lives of companion animals and livestock by creating the highest quality and most innovative health and wellness products. Our vision for innovation is to create new, unique, and original product concepts that honors our founders’ pioneering spirit, celebrates our passion to find a better way to care for animals, pursues our vision to be the most trusted animal care products in the world, continuously drives our business forward, and results in organically growing our product line to serve unmet needs in the marketplace, while staying true to our mission to enhance the health and wellness of animals around the globe. We are passionate about our C.A.R.E Values and we believe a caring culture empowers creativity, continuous improvement, and speed to market to foster break-through innovations.

The W.F. Young team is seeking a Financial Analyst – Level I who will be responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities to provide insights and recommendations that guide day-to-day business decisions and longer-term investments.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial & Data Analysis and Reporting

• Review Divisional and Brand Financial Reports monthly.
• Prepare and publish Key Customer Account profit/loss statements.
• Maintain and enhance financial models to analyze proposed business scenarios, new product launches, as well as develop what-if and sensitivity financial scenarios.
• Provide real-time gross profit product categories and products.
• Analyze and report findings monthly on gross profit trends for divisions, channels, major customers, product categories and individual products. 
• Evaluate ROI for new products, promotional activities and marketing expenditure.

Budget & Forecast Preparation

• Assist managers with budgeting and forecasting efforts by helping establish effective ways to plan and estimate spending needs.
• Run analysis on submitted budgets and forecasts to identify potential errors or missed information.
• Verify variable spending and review budget methodology for accuracy/dependency.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with accounting, sales, operations, and innovation teams to align financial goals and strategies.
• Develop tools and dashboards to improve transparency and accuracy in financial tracking and reporting.
• Work with team to identify cost savings opportunities.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Create tools for better financial decision-making, such as cost analysis frameworks and performance metrics.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field required
• 2+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and budget management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, databases and financial software with experience of ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent reporting, communication and presentation skills to effectively convey financial insights to stakeholders.
• Experience with promotional and marketing spend analysis.
• Demonstrated success in implementing financial planning tools and dashboards.
• Knowledge of gross margin analysis and financial modeling for new product launches.

What can we offer you for all your hard work? 

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with Wellness Reward Program & Reimbursement Programs
• Educational Assistance Program & Professional Development Assistance Program
• Supplemental Bonus Program
• Company Paid STD/LTD
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Care Insurance
• 401(k) – with company match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off Programs

Come join an organization whose leaders embraces a caring culture, values their employees, and works as a collaborative team as we continue to grow and drive new business heading into our 133rd year! To apply please visit Financial Analyst – East Longmeadow, MA 01028 – Indeed.com