Sr. Financial Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Synergy Flavors Innova, LLC in Chicago is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to manage accounting and financial reporting for the Chicago operations. The role focuses on cost control, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with Ireland accounting standards while collaborating with site leadership and cross-functional teams.

The position requires a strong background in manufacturing finance, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with ERP and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• MBA or relevant certifications are a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in a global manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce periodic financial reports for Synergy’s Chicago operations.
• Maintain accounting records and implement internal controls.
• Support cost and budgeting processes across sites.
• Lead variance analysis and financial transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate external audit materials and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with site leadership and operations teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or certifications (optional)

Tools

D365

SAP

OneStream

Hyperion

Excel

Job description

Company Overview Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success The Senior Financial Analyst position will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of Synergy’s, Chicago, Illinois operations. The duties will include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Ireland accounting standards.

How You Will Contribute

The Senior Financial Analyst position will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of Synergy’s, Chicago, Illinois operations. The duties will include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Ireland accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems, applying principles of cost accounting.
• Plans study and gathers data to determine costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.
• Act as Business Partner for the Site Leadership for Operations, Purchasing, Quality, EH&S as well as Regulatory Lead the cycle count program with the initial goal of eliminating annual physical inventories
• Analyze data obtained and document results.
• Manage the compilation of periodic statements of product cost and develop and/or prepare appropriate operating reports.
• Follow up expenditures of appropriations and supervise the assembly of data and comparisons of various budget items.
• Analyze major deviations of costs and margins (e.g., vs. prior month and budget) on a consistent basis.
• Identify Financial Transformation processes (Robotic Process Automation, A/P Automation, Onstream Implementation, etc.)
• Ensure that certain reserve accounts are maintained consistent with Company guidelines.
• Development and maintenance of standard costs
• Perform monthly closing activities including preparation of the cost to operate statement along with supporting analysis.
• Proactively analyze variances and communicate issues and opportunities to operations management.
• Collaborate with local management to prepare quarterly forecast and annual budget package.
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting records for all entities.
• Ensure that at any time all assets are protected, and all liabilities are properly recorded in the financials.
• Strive for continual improvement of all finance processes in order to get timely and more accurate information for Management to direct and support their business activities.
• Develop metrics and tracking system for major cost drivers
• Direct and participate in cost analyses and rate studies.
• Prepare statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
• Review financial statements with management personnel.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Accounting or Finance required MBA or certifications are a plus 5+ years' experience with proven success with similar responsibilities in a global manufacturing company.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and lead process improvements across different departments Knowledge of accounting and reporting systems (D365, SAP, OneStream, Hyperion, Excel, etc.).
• Strong understanding of business processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated background managing an environment that requires a high sense of urgency, strong results orientation, tight time frames, budgeting experience and solid understanding of practices and procedures in an international environment Displays high degree of time management with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects within tight timeframes and to produce high quality work under very demanding circumstances
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Flexible – able to plan for contingencies and know when to invoke them.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High level of personal discipline.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal savvy with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including technical teams.

Salary Range: $88,500 – 119,500 The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.

This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits.

Department: Finance/Accounting

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Reporting To: Director of Finance - Operations

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Across our global organisation, we employ 1000 people in 8 countries – and we are growing. From production specialists to R&D experts, finance, quality, digital, marketing, sales and so much more, see what opportunities await you with Carbery and Synergy.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.