Sr. Financial Analyst

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support the Plant Controller. You will own budgeting processes, conduct cost analysis, assist with capital projects, and manage month-end close while ensuring adherence to finance guidelines.

Collaboration with plant leadership is essential to safeguard profitability. Ideal candidates have a finance/business degree with 4–7 years in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and experience with SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business-Related field with 4–7 years of related work experience.
• Understanding of product costing and budget/control processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgeting process for standards including BOM and labor.
• Conduct regular cost analysis to highlight trends and guide decisions to preserve profitability.
• Collaborate in capital project budgeting and asset management.
• Own plant month-end close and meet deadlines.
• Prepare monthly forecasts with risks and opportunities including volume impact.
• Perform cost simulations for new projects and assessments.

Skills

Budgeting

Excel

SAP

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Sr. Financial Analyst and are actively reviewing applications. Under the guidance of the Plant Controller, this role has responsibility for all finance related duties including budgets, forecasts and month end close. Acts as a finance resource and partner for all other team members within the plant. Ensures full compliance of the plant to finance guidelines, policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

• BUDGET PREPARATION - Coordinates process for setting industrial cost standards (bill of materials, labor, etc.)
• INDUSTRIAL COSTS/ANALYSIS - Performs regular cost analysis to highlight trends and area of attention to guide the Plant Manager and his Team for short and long-term actions with the aim of preserving the profitability
• CAPITAL PROJECTS & FIXED ASSET MANAGEMENT - Collaborates in the preparation of the capital project budget and its formal acceptance
• MONTH END - Responsible for all aspects of plant monthly close ensuring deadlines are met
• FORECASTS - Prepares monthly risks & opportunities including volume impact
• COST SIMULATION & NEW PROJECTS- Performs cost simulations and new project cost calculations

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business-Related field + 4-7 years of related work experience
• Knowledge of production process including phases, cycles and models
• Understanding of product costing
• Knowledge of budget and cost control processes
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Skilled competence in SAP
• Strong knowledge of Excel

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human recruiters and hiring managers. a judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero

Our Benefits & Perks:

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The base salary range for this position is $71,000 - $95,000 annually. Acual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.