Senior Financial Analyst

CareersInFood.com; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions company in Bolingbrook, Illinois is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst. In this vital role, you will influence business decisions through financial analysis, forecasting, and collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in financial analysis and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. You will be responsible for developing financial models, preparing reports, and providing data-driven insights to shape company strategy. The role offers a full-time employment opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for budgeting and planning.
• Produce financial reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Lead variance analysis and business performance reviews.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication of financial insights

Customer-service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA, CPA, or CFA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

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$85,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Solina is a company specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our strategically located production facilities across the world which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast Casual, Casual Dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost‑competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.”

Summary of Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. You will play a critical role in driving financial performance and influencing business decisions through deep analysis, forecasting, and cross‑functional collaboration. As a trusted finance partner, you will provide data‑driven insights that shape both short‑ and long‑term strategy for a rapidly growing food solutions company.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support budgeting, long‑range planning, and scenario analysis.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Partner with business leaders to understand key financial drivers and deliver actionable insights.
• Translate complex data into clear, concise financial narratives that influence strategic decisions.
• Lead variance analysis and business performance reviews across functions and product lines.
• Act as a trusted advisor to cross‑functional teams (Procurement, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain).
• Develop and deliver KPI dashboards and operational performance metrics.
• Conduct monthly profitability analysis by plant, product, and customer.
• Perform manufacturing variance analysis and reporting, highlighting improvement opportunities.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation.
• Support ad hoc analysis and strategic projects as required.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Typical qualifications would be:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional ability to communicate financial insights to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• High level of curiosity, ownership, and adaptability in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong mathematical and quantitative reporting skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and multitask under tight deadlines.
• Confidence and determination to influence stakeholders and drive change.
• Strong customer‑service orientation and sound independent judgment.
• Collaborative and approachable; builds positive, respectful relationships across teams.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and responsive with a strong sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP or BI systems preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

NO

Travel Requirements

10% - 25%

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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