Financial Planning Analyst, Food & Industrial (Hybrid)

Illinois Ag; Westchester (IL); Ibrido; USD 70.000 - 93.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Descrizione del lavoro

Ingredion in Westchester, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst for Food & Industrial Ingredients US/CAN. You will support the FII US/Canada financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting while helping develop business and financial strategies and analyzing operating results.

This role focuses on operating expenses, capital planning, FP&A, budgeting/forecasting, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with leaders, present findings to senior management, and advance toward rolling forecasts

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• 0–3 years of financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, accounting, or auditing experience.
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills; able to convey information at all levels.
• Must analyze financial results and assess impacts of business decisions.
• Working knowledge of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; GAAP knowledge.
• Limited travel required.

Mansioni

• Prepare operating expense budgets and financial reporting for all functions within the FII US/Canada segment.
• Ensure SG&A plan alignment with profit growth outlook.
• Drive cost discipline in SG&A spending and maintain headcount oversight.
• Develop collaborative relationships with leadership and key stakeholders.
• Assist in development, execution, and launch of service-fee processes to allocate costs across segments.
• Facilitate capital expenditure recommendations with sound justification and cash flow models.
• Forecasting, monthly reporting, tracking project progression, and post-completion reviews on capital projects.
• Guide stakeholders in capital software understanding and approvals.
• Support 5-year Capital Strategic plan target setting and reporting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Analyze performance, explain deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand drivers and opportunities.
• Present findings to senior management and executives.
• Move toward rolling forecast process to improve timeliness and accuracy.
• Execute process improvements to enhance profit margins and cost efficiency.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and presentations for leadership.
• Support HR-related development and capability initiatives.

Conoscenze

Relationship building

Influencing

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

GAAP understanding

Travel flexibility

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Strumenti

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Ingredion in Westchester, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst for Food & Industrial Ingredients US/CAN. You will support the FII US/Canada financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting while helping develop business and financial strategies and analyzing operating results.

This role focuses on operating expenses, capital planning, FP&A, budgeting/forecasting, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with leaders, present findings to senior management, and advance toward rolling forecasts