Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

Pregis LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to partner with the Protective Products Business Unit, owning SG&A planning, forecasting, and executive reporting.

The role translates complex data into actionable insights, identifies risks and opportunities, and guides leadership with financial recommendations. Responsibilities include monthly results, annual operating plan, variance analysis, and process automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Pregis is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to partner with the Protective Products Business Unit, owning SG&A planning, forecasting, and executive reporting.

The role translates complex data into actionable insights, identifies risks and opportunities, and guides leadership with financial recommendations. Responsibilities include monthly results, annual operating plan, variance analysis, and process automation initiatives.