Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial job at Sealed Air Corporation in Charlotte, NC

Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (In-office Monday through Thursday; remote on Fridays)

Salary: $74,500–$134,040 annually

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient.

We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact.

That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories.

Job Description

The Commercial Senior Financial Analyst serves as a key business partner to the Commercial and Finance teams, providing advanced financial insights, performance analytics, and decision support. This position combines strong analytical execution with growing strategic influence.

The Senior Analyst supports P&L transparency, leads financial modeling, drives process improvements, and deepens commercial profitability understanding to guide business decisions and enhance financial performance.

This role is based in Charlotte, NC and will be expected to be in office Monday through Thursday with the option to be remote on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Performance Analysis

Deliver advanced financial analysis covering revenue, pricing, product margins, customer profitability, and commercial trends.

Lead variance analysis across the P&L, interpreting key drivers, identifying risks and opportunities, and communicating insights to stakeholders.

Develop enhanced dashboards, KPI tracking tools, and automated reporting solutions to support data-driven decision-making.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Support and partially lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning activities, including scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis.

Consolidate commercial inputs and ensure alignment between financial plans and commercial objectives.

Customer Rebates & Commercial Programs

Oversee key components of the customer rebate process, including sales allowance monitoring, balance sheet reconciliations, and process compliance.

Support process improvements, policy consistency, and enhanced controls within rebate management.

Business Partnering

Act as a trusted partner to Sales, Marketing, and Operations by providing clear financial insights and evaluating commercial initiatives.

Participate in pricing reviews, customer profitability assessments, and margin optimization initiatives.

Month-End Close & Controlling

Prepare and review accruals, journal entries, and P&L validations during month‑end close.

Ensure accuracy of financial results through improved processes, reconciliations, and analytical reviews.

Strategic & Ad‑Hoc Analysis

Lead deep‑dive analyses on sales performance, pricing strategy effectiveness, margin drivers, and competitive/market dynamics.

Support strategic initiatives, including cost optimization and commercial investment evaluations.

Process Improvement & Controls

Contribute to the enhancement of internal financial controls, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.

Recommend and implement best practices that strengthen commercial finance operations.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

3–5 years of experience in a finance or commercial analyst role, ideally within a global or matrixed organization.

Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel capabilities.

Experience with SAP, OneStream, Power BI, or similar tools.

Demonstrated commercial acumen and understanding of profitability drivers.

Strong communication skills, able to translate complex data into actionable insights for both finance and non‑finance partners.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive analysis with minimal oversight.

Desired Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Proactive, hands‑on approach with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Ability to influence without authority and build strong cross‑functional relationships.

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving commercial environment.

Pay Transparency

Target base range: $74,500 - 134,040

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs.

Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.