Senior Financial Analyst - Commercial

Richelieu Foods; Prospect Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Richelieu Foods, a leading private label and contract packing food manufacturer, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to lead demand forecasting, pricing analyses, and retail category insights. You will partner across Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance to drive P&L forecasting and driver-based models.

The role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders and a strong grounding in data analytics, forecasting techniques, and financial planning.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 3-5 years of forecasting experience in food/CPG preferred.
• Experience with Nielsen or IRI syndicated databases.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial pricing process by coordinating across Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other departments.
• Establish baseline forecasting in a high SKU count private label portfolio.
• Provide forecast inputs at consensus and lower levels to ensure accuracy at all levels down to SKU/Customer/Location/Month.
• Analyze retail data to understand market trends and competitor activity.
• Support strategic and tactical planning processes, including financial projections and benchmarking.
• Track KPIs like forecast accuracy, bias, and variances.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

B.S degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP Software

Job description

Company InformationAt Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else - delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.Job SummaryWe are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who is intellectually curious and comfortable working in a culture focused on collaboration and transformation. The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Finance Manager with significant exposure to other functions and the Richelieu Leadership Team. The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for demand forecasting, commercial pricing analyses, and retail category insights. The ideal candidate will have full P&L forecasting experience and driver-based financial modeling skills. This position is highly collaborative, and the ideal candidate must be comfortable balancing the inputs from multiple stakeholders, including Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the commercial pricing process by coordinating across Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other departments.Develop pricing recommendations by assessing trade-offs between market share, volume growth, and profitability goals.Establish baseline forecasting in a high SKU count private label portfolio.Provide forecast inputs at both consensus and lower levels, as necessary, to ensure accuracy at all levels down to SKU/Customer/Location/Month.Execute retail data reporting and perform analysis to understand market trends and competitor activity.Assist in the development of strategic recommendations on pricing, promotion, assortment, and distribution.Support strategic and tactical planning processes, including financial projections, competitive benchmarking, and sensitivity analyses.Support industry research on the latest forecasting techniques, systems, and competitive environment.Provide demand planning perspective to facilitate execution of new product launches, promotions, or service challenges.Investigate the effectiveness of collaborative input using forecast value add analysis.Track and report key performance indicators like Accuracy, Bias, and significant shipments to forecast variances.Establish underlying assumptions in the demand plan to highlight risks and opportunities.Participate in training and process improvement projects.Required QualificationsB.S degree in Finance, Accounting or related field3-5 years of experience in forecasting, preferably within the food industry or other CPG-related companiesExperience with retail syndicated databases (Nielsen or IRI).Essential Skills and AbilitiesResults-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in demand forecasting and forecast modeling.Advanced analytical and computer skills, preferably with experience in syndicated data and pricing/forecast software tools. Proficient in computer skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, ERP Software.Strong grasp of CPG/Retail concepts and applications as well as excellent project management, quantitative, and modeling skills.Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to deliver to deadlines with strong follow-up skills, problem resolution, and strategic thinking.Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex issues in an easy-to-understand way.Demonstrated leadership ability with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to changing situations despite deadlines and pressure.Working ConditionsHybrid: This role is partially remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a combined home-based and office-based environment.Pay and BenefitsThe following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The expected salary for this role is $75,000-$97,000.Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401k with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.DisclosuresRichelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.