Senior Financial Analyst - Hybrid | Costing & Forecasting Leader

Synergy Flavors, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to manage accounting and financial reporting for the Chicago operations. The role emphasizes cost analysis, budgeting, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities include producing cost data, partnering with site leadership, and improving finance processes with a focus on timely, high-quality financial insights for management decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA or professional certifications are a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a global manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed cost information using cost accounting principles.
• Plan study and data gathering for cost of materials, inventory, and labor.
• Act as business partner to Site Leadership for Operations, Purchasing, Quality, EH&S, and Regulatory.
• Lead cycle count program and maintain standard costs.
• Prepare statements of product cost and operating reports.
• Coordinate external audit materials and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Time management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

MBA or professional certifications preferred

Tools

D365

SAP

OneStream

Hyperion

Excel

Job description

Synergy Flavors, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to manage accounting and financial reporting for the Chicago operations. The role emphasizes cost analysis, budgeting, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities include producing cost data, partnering with site leadership, and improving finance processes with a focus on timely, high-quality financial insights for management decisions.