Sr. FP&A Analyst
Salary: $$ 115000 - $$ 120000 per year
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted: February 18 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
Job description:
The Senior FP&A Analyst will lead the companys business planning process and deliver financial analysis to support informed decision-making, drive continuous performance, and help continue the success of the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Develop and manage the annual budget, collaborating with department heads to align budget requirements with overall business objectives
Provide monthly commentary and analysis for the companys reporting packages
Assist in forecasting sales and profit by capturing category trends, key growth initiatives, and customer account dynamics to help plan and prioritize our broader business
Conduct financial analysis, providing insights into key business drivers and performance metrics
Create weekly, periodic, and quarterly financial reporting packages on customer and SKU profitability
Provide trended reports and relevant insights to drive improvements in freight, product mix, pricing, and other revenue or non-operational costs
Analyze financial and competitive results including sales trends, P&L analysis, and variance analysis (Price, Vol, Mix)
Create short / long-term financial forecasts models for income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Prepare customer, item, and new initiative profitability analysis
Identify ways to manage costs and enhance earnings, and effectively communicate those findings and insights partnering with senior leadership.
Ad hoc support for strategic planning and business case analysis to support the business
Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for
Qualifications:
COMPETENCIES Analyze available data to make informed decisions
Able to multi-task and manage competing priorities to meet or exceed both timelines and quality expectations
Effectively cope with change and able to give and receive feedback
Drive continuous improvement and able to motivate others
Committed to organizational success and take ownership for results
Effective oral and written communications across functions
Able to develop interpersonal relationships to achieve goals
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Required
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
CPG / Food & Beverage / Co-Manufacturing, with experience building customer pricing and profitability models
Minimum 8 years of progressive finance experience required preferably with experience in Commercial, Sales, or Finance
Financial modeling and analytics knowledge required
Proficient in Microsoft Office, and leveraging business intelligence systems. Strong Microsoft Excel modeling and data management capabilities
Well-organized and detail-oriented
Strong written and oral communication skills along with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation skills
Preferred
Working knowledge of [ERP system] skills
General Accounting knowledge preferred
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
This Premier Food Manufacturer recently was added to a massive player's portfolio within the big brand food industry with tremendous upside in terms of growth.
High visibility with the senior corporate structure and lots of room to be a key player in the ongoing growth of the firm
Excellent Benefit package
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 115000
Salary Max : $ 120000
Currency Type : USD