Sr. Financial Analyst

Pregis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is hiring a Sr. Financial Analyst to partner with the Protective Products Business Unit, owning planning, forecasting, and SG&A reporting. You will translate data into actionable insights, identify risks and opportunities, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams.

The role leads budgeting, variance analysis, and executive-level performance reporting, influencing strategic decisions in a fast-paced growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and influence leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional financial initiatives with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage SG&A financial performance for two businesses, including monthly results, forecasts, annual plan, variance analysis, and risks.
• Lead the preparation of management and performance reporting; identify gaps and opportunities with leaders.
• Serve as strategic finance partner providing decision support, scenario analysis, and recommendations.
• Drive forecasting and annual planning; coordinate inputs and ensure alignment with priorities.
• Lead reporting and process improvements through standardization, automation and controls.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and present financial analyses, business cases, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Executive reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Data visualization tools

Planning and BI platforms

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Position Summary

The Sr. Financial Analyst serves as a lead financial partner for the Protective Products Business Unit, providing advanced financial planning, analysis, and decision support to improve business performance. This role independently owns key planning and reporting processes, including SG&A management for two businesses, forecasting, the annual operating plan, variance analysis, and executive-level performance reporting. The Sr. Financial Analyst translates complex financial and operational data into actionable insights, identifies risks and opportunities, challenges assumptions, and recommends actions to business and finance leadership. This individual also leads reporting, process improvement, and automation initiatives; partners cross-functionally with commercial and operational leaders; and provides guidance and review support to less-experienced analysts. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly analytical business partner who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and can influence decisions with sound financial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage SG&A financial performance for two businesses, including monthly results, quarterly forecasts, the annual operating plan, variance analysis, and identification of risks and opportunities
• Lead the preparation of management and performance reporting; inclusive of proactively identifying performance gaps, emerging trends, financial risks, and upside opportunities while partnering with leaders to develop and track corrective actions
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to commercial, operational, and functional leaders by providing decision support, scenario analysis, and financial recommendations
• Drive forecasting and annual planning processes for assigned areas, challenge assumptions, coordinate inputs, and ensure accuracy and alignment with business priorities
• Lead reporting and process improvements through standardization, automation, enhanced controls, and better use of financial and business systems
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including review of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for assigned areas, with a focus on accuracy and root-cause resolution
• Prepare and present financial analyses, business cases, and recommendations to senior leadership in a concise and compelling manner

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3-5 years progressive financial experience, including demonstrated ownership of complex planning and reporting processes
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and influence decisions with business and finance leaders
• Experience in leading cross-functional financial initiatives and process improvements with measurable results
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization, reporting and analytical tools
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system required; experience with planning and business intelligence platforms preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, exercise sound judgement, maintain attention to detail, and perform effectively under tight deadlines
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel as business needs require

This person should be

• Strategic and commercially minded: connects financial analysis to business priorities and profitable growth
• Analytical and intellectually curious: challenges assumptions, identifies root causes, and tells the story behind the numbers
• Influential: communicates a clear point of view, makes recommendations, and builds credibility with senior and cross-functional leaders
• Accountable: independently owns deliverables, follows through on commitments, and raises risks early
• Continuous improvement oriented: simplifies work, strengthens controls, and uses technology and automation to improve speed and quality
• Collaborative: builds strong relationships across finance, commercial, operations, and functional teams
• Adaptable and results-focused: prioritizes effectively, works with urgency, and pivots as business needs change
• A developer of others: shares knowledge, provides constructive guidance, and helps strengthen the capabilities of less experienced team members

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis' total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $95,000 to $114,000, depending on experience and skills.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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