At Kids2, we’re really good at what we do. And when we’re great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs.
Parenting is demanding, and that’s where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents – not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles.
No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That’s a big task!
We’re serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and results-driven Associate Financial Analyst to join our vibrant Finance Team in the ZhongShan office. If you thrive on data, have a keen eye for detail, and love collaborating with diverse teams to tackle challenges head-on, this role is perfect for you! The ideal candidate will be data-driven, adept at managing large datasets, and proactive in solving problems alongside cross-functional teams.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Capture new product development expenditures and allocate costs to accurately report actual versus budget analysis.
- Prepare and distribute weekly reports on a timely basis for senior management to review and support decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect up-to-date costs and provide data-driven insights to assist with reporting.
- Support the finance team with various tasks as needed.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of financial models to forecast and evaluate new product initiatives.
- Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with corporate targets and shareholder expectations.
- Analyze financial data to generate insights into strategic recommendations on product investment and market positioning.
- Prepare financial analysis presentations for senior leadership, distilling complex information into clear, concise narratives.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization within the financial analysis function.
- Act as a liaison between the finance team and other departments to ensure seamless communication and integration of financial strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 1-3 years’ experience working with data analytical tools, with
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
EDUCATION & SKILLS
- A bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Mathematics (or equivalent)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Chinese. The idea candidate should possess strong data interpretation and storytelling skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to delivery team and organizational goals.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- N/A
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Must be Proficient in Microsoft Excel & working knowledge of PowerPoint
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The team member frequently is required to sit; have flexible use of hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell.
- The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 - 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- General office environment
We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done!
Check out our website at www.kids2.com and our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for more information and open positions in the career section.
Drug Free Workplace M/F/D/V
Skills Required
- 1-3 years' experience working with data analytical tools
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Chinese
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of PowerPoint
What We Do
Kids2 is a global consumer goods company that designs products & holistic solutions to help early-stage parents and families create tiny wins that build bright futures. The Kids2™ brand portfolio includes the leading infant, baby, and toddler brands Baby Einstein™, Bright Starts™, and Ingenuity™. Headquartered in Atlanta, Kids2 spans globally with 12 offices in four continents serving customers in more than 90 countries and has been inventing and reinventing baby products for 50 years. Led by CEO Ryan Gunnigle, it operates with an agile start-up approach, which fosters the company's growing success.
