Category Finance Senior Analyst

Ferrero International S.A.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking a Category Finance Senior Analyst to partner with Brand and Innovation teams, delivering financial analysis, insights, and strategic guidance to drive profitability across brands and channels.

You will manage net revenue targets, develop and maintain innovation P&L, support budgeting and forecasting, and present results to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong financial, operational and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of ERP and reporting systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH).
• CPG/FMCG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Key business partner to Brand Managers and Innovation Managers, supporting strategic decision making through financial analysis, actionable insights, and thought leadership.
• Drive and maintain net revenue and profitability goals for brands and channels ensuring support of overall company financial and strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain innovation P&Ls and be the key finance contact in the commercialization process.
• Develop roadmap to profitability of brands within the category through managing product mix and cost efficiencies.
• Support budget/forecasting activities and manage annual/monthly reviews of business performance with growth drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial results to direct business partners as well as Senior leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel (Pivot/VLOOKUP)

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

CPG/FMCG experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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We have a current opening for a Category Finance Senior Analyst and are actively reviewing applications.

Main Responsibilities:

• Key business partner to Brand Managers and Innovation Managers, supporting strategic decision making through financial analysis, actionable insights, and thought leadership.
• Drive and maintain net revenue and profitability goals for brands and channels ensuring support of overall company financial and strategic goals
• Develop and maintain innovation P&Ls and be the key finance contact in the commercialization process
• Develop roadmap to profitability of brands within the category through managing product mix, analyzing potential cost efficiencies including sourcing decisions, and developing an optimal price pack architecture
• Support budget/forecasting activities and manage annual/monthly reviews of business performance with clear communication of growth drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare and present financial results to direct business partners as well as Senior leadership

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of previous related work experience.
• Demonstrated strong financial, operational and business acumen
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable solutions
• Effective communication, organization, and people skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders and business partners
• Knowledge of financial and management accounting
• Knowledge of ERP and reporting systems
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH)
• CPG/FMCG experience preferred

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

What We Offer:

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The base compensation range for this position is $74,457 - 99,276. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more at ferrero.com .

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here .

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.