Financial Planning Analyst - Supply Chain & Procurement

World's Finest® Chocolate; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 5%

Job summary

World's Finest Chocolate is seeking an FP&A Analyst in a hybrid Chicago-based role to support supply chain and procurement finance. The candidate will drive budgeting, LCE processes, cost analyses, and cross-functional financial modeling across Manufacturing, Logistics, and Production Planning.

2–3 years of corporate finance experience is preferred, with strong Excel and communication skills. The role requires collaboration with procurement and IT to optimize reporting, with monthly travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; master's or CPA preferred.
• 2-3 years in corporate finance, ideally supporting supply chain or procurement.
• General accounting or cost accounting experience a bonus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication of complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, LCE, and monthly cost-forecasting processes for Manufacturing, Logistics, Production Planning, Capital Investments, and Procurement.
• Prepare recurring cost analyses, management reports, and supporting schedules for assigned operational functions.
• Analyze financial results against budget and LCE, identify key cost drivers, and provide actionable commentary on variances, risks, and savings opportunities.
• Analyze manufacturing performance including labor efficiency, production volume, material usage, scrap, and other COGS drivers.
• Partner with Logistics to analyze freight & warehousing expenses, including shipment volume & segment mix, storage costs, and other logistics cost drivers.
• Track capital expenditures against budgets and forecasts, and provide ROI/payback analysis for investments.
• Monitor procurement spending and PPV, comparing budget and LCE, including changes in material costs and vendor pricing.
• Collaborate with Procurement to validate, track, and report cost savings initiatives and financial impacts of sourcing decisions.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to highlight cost trends and variances.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and build financial models to support operational decisions and cost reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with Accounting to validate results and ensure proper expense classification.
• Collaborate with IT on systems to meet reporting requirements.
• Provide management with timely financial analysis and clear recommendations.
• Manipulate large data sets in Excel using pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

PowerPoint

Job description

FP&A Analyst, Supply Chain & Procurement

ABOUT WORLD'S FINEST CHOCOLATE

World's Finest Chocolate does more than make delicious chocolate. Since 1949, we've helped our fundraising customers raise over $4,600,000,000! These funds are used to buy playgrounds, pay for reading specialists, purchase musical instruments, fund field trips, and more. Our employees work as a team to support our company's mission: To Deliver Extraordinary Value with Fun & Purpose.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FP&A Analyst – Supply Chain & Procurement to join the Finance team. This individual will conduct and review quantitative analysis support across Manufacturing, Logistics, Production Planning, Engineering, and Procurement. This position will also assist in corporate budgeting and the Latest Current Estimation (LCE) process. The ideal candidate brings 2 to 3 years of experience in Corporate Finance or a similar quantitative role, preferably with exposure to manufacturing, logistics, procurement, or other supply chain functions. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage cross-functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the annual budget, LCE, and monthly cost - forecasting processes for Manufacturing, Logistics, Production Planning, Capital Investments, and Procurement.
• Prepare recurring cost analyses, management reports, and supporting schedules for assigned operational functions.
• Analyze financial results against budget and LCE, identify key cost drivers, and provide actionable, forward-looking commentary on variances, risks, and savings opportunities.
• Analyze manufacturing performance including labor efficiency, production volume, material usage, scrap, and other cost of goods sold drivers.
• Partner with Logistics to analyze freight & warehousing expenses, including shipment volume & segment mix, storage costs, accessorial charges, and other logistics related cost drivers.
• Track capital expenditures against approved budgets and forecasts, and provide analysis for proposed investments using ROI, payback period, cost savings, productivity improvements, and other relevant financial measures.
• Monitor procurement spending and PPV, comparing budget and LCE, including changes in material costs, vendor pricing, and purchase volumes.
• Partner with Procurement to validate, track, and report cost savings initiatives and other financial impacts of sourcing decisions.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators that highlight cost trends, operational performance, and unexpected variances.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and build financial models to support operational decisions, sourcing strategies, productivity initiatives, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Cost Accounting to validate financial results and variance reporting, ensure appropriate expense classification, and resolve data discrepancies.
• Collaborate with IT on identifying and implementing business systems necessary to meet reporting requirements.
• Provide management and department leaders with timely financial analysis and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Manipulate and automate large amounts of data and interlinked files in Excel for analysis and reporting. Advanced Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formula work are part of daily work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, master's degree or CPA preferred
• 2 - 3 years' experience in Corporate Finance, ideally supporting supply chain and/or procurement; Candidates with experience in a similar analytical or quantitative role will also be considered.
• General accounting or cost accounting experience a bonus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, problem - solving, and financial modeling skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and capable of thriving in a fast - paced environment marked by constant change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial data and information

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Win as One Bonus Target: 5 % based on company and/or individual performance

Reports to: Senior Director and Controller

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

This is a hybrid role. Travel to World's Finest Chocolate's Chicago headquarters is required on a monthly basis for employees who live in state and on a quarterly basis for employees who live out of state. Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

World's Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and provide an environment of respect and inclusivity for all employees.