Sr Analyst Sales Finance

Ferrara; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role is pivotal in providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making across both the Sugar and Fruit Snacks business units. You will collaborate with various teams to execute business plans, analyze key metrics, and drive profitable growth. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and offers comprehensive benefits to support your career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Financial wellness support

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to summarize data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial expertise and analysis for Field Sales teams.
• Analyze sales trends and develop solutions to drive sales.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

High Radius

Job description

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Work Location: Chicago

The purpose of this position is to act as the primary Finance contact for the Field Sales teams, with responsibilities spanning both the Sugar and Fruit Snacks business units. As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will provide financial expertise, analysis, and recommendations to enable effective decision-making within the business.

This role involves executing, analyzing, and preparing period close activities, incremental funding requests, forecast analysis, the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and ad hoc financial analyses to support business growth and strategic decisions. You will collaborate closely with Field Sales, PRGM Strategy, Sales Strategy, Brand Finance, and others to develop and execute business plans that meet sales targets and promote profitable growth.

Ways you will make a difference

• Provide customer insights and analyze drivers of change for key metrics: volume, price, margin, and profitability by brand and pack-type.
• Identify fluctuations between plan/forecast and actual sales trends; communicate with sales teams and develop solutions to drive sales.
• Offer insights and analytics to support the development of customer programming that aligns with AOP metrics and accurate forecasts.
• Execute trade management and support analysis for pricing events and promotions.
• Communicate deductions status internally via trade systems.
• Provide insights to senior leadership for in-month and quarterly shipment estimates.
• Perform net revenue and profitability analysis for incremental funding requests.
• Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects as needed.
• Show eagerness to learn new skills and tools to streamline work processes.

Skills that will make you successful

• Leadership: motivate and lead teams and cross-functional groups to drive innovation and resolution.
• Problem Solving: proactively identify issues and implement appropriate solutions aligned with team objectives.
• Communication: adapt communication styles to effectively convey information clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal Skills: listen, assess, clarify problems, and respond with solutions calmly.
• Analytical Skills: accurately compile, analyze, and summarize data to aid decision-making.
• Teamwork and Independence: work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Organization: plan and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in CPG preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• SAP and/or High Radius experience is a plus.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we support our employees with comprehensive benefits that promote health, financial wellness, and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $78,750 - $110,250 annually.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Manufacturing