FP&A Analyst, Canadian Fund & Corporate

World's Finest Chocolate; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

401k Matching

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

World’s Finest Chocolate is seeking an FP&A Analyst for the Canadian Fund & Corporate to join the Finance team in Chicago. The role involves quantitative analysis of profitability and investment returns, and overseeing semi-annual budget processes.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in corporate finance and strong Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling skills. The position is hybrid with quarterly travel to the Chicago headquarters and collaboration across cross-functional teams to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; Masters or CPA preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience in Corporate Finance, ideally supporting business segments; confectionery/food industry experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience or similar is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency in a fast-paced environment and changing conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Communicate items to appropriate parties verbally or in writing.
• Drive forecasting process with the Canada Fund team and summarize changes.
• Prepare internal and external forecasts and annual budgets.
• Provide forward-looking commentary on monthly/quarterly forecasts.
• Monitor and develop new performance indicators and analyze variances.
• Analyze expenses vs. budget and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Build financial models and conduct ad-hoc analyses for strategies and investments.
• Collaborate with IT to implement reporting systems.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Master's or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:1129

# of Openings:1

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FP&A Analyst, Canadian Fund & Corporate to join the Finance team. This individual will conduct and review quantitative analysis of information, as it relates to company profitability, investment return etc. for Canadian Fund and Corporate. This position will also oversee the semi-annual corporate budget processes. The ideal candidate brings 2 to 3 years of experience in Corporate Finance, strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all business-related items are successfully and professionally communicated to the appropriate parties, either verbally or in writing.
• Drive the forecasting process with the Canada Fund team, compile all changes, and provide summaries as required
• Prepare internal and/or external financial forecasts and annual budgets
• Provide specific, actionable, and forward-looking commentary on changes in the monthly and quarterly financial forecasts
• Monitor and develop new performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
• Track expenses versus budget, analyzing fluctuations and identifying shortfalls and cost savings opportunities
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and build financial models to inform strategies, investment recommendations, and new business opportunities
• Collaborate with IT on identifying and implementing business systems necessary to meet reporting requirements
• Support the management team and department heads with in-depth analysis
• Manipulate and automate large amounts of data and inter-linked files in Excel for analysis and reporting. Advanced excel pivot tables, v- lookups and formula work are in daily work

BUDGET /LCE

• Develop timelines for budget and latest current estimate (LCE) processes.
• Collect reports from every department and verify completeness of data. Compile all financial analyses for budgeting and LCE processes. Oversee two rounds of budget approval.
• Compile monthly analysis reporting year-to-date results against corporate expectations.
• Handle any ad hoc special requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, Masters degree or CPA preferred
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in Corporate Finance, ideally supporting business segments; candidates with experience in a similar analytical or quantitative role will also be considered. Food or confectionery industry experience is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP experience or similar preferred
• 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 ability to communicate complex financial data and information

COMPENSATION

• Win as One Bonus Target:5% based on company and/or individual performance
• Wellness Program
• 401k Matching
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to : Manager of FP&A, Fund and Corporate

LOCATION SCHEDULE

This is a hybrid role. Travel to World’s Finest Chocolate’s Chicago headquarters is required on a quarterly basis for employees who live out of state and on a monthly basis for employees who live in state.

SCHEDULE

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 outlines by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing an environment of respect and inclusivity for all employees.