Strategic FP&A Analyst: Supply Chain & Procurement

World's Finest Chocolate; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage range $75k–$85k

Bonus target 5%

Paid Time Off

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

ESOP

Job summary

World’s Finest Chocolate is seeking a skilled FP&A Analyst for the Supply Chain & Procurement functions in Chicago. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across manufacturing, logistics, production planning, and procurement, driving cost insights and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 2–3 years in corporate finance or a comparable quantitative function, with strong Excel skills and experience in modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; master's or CPA preferred.
• 2-3 years in corporate finance or similar quantitative role; exposure to supply chain functions a plus.
• General accounting or cost accounting experience is a bonus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience or similar is preferred; strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budget, LCE, and monthly cost forecasting for Manufacturing, Logistics, Production Planning, Capital Investments, and Procurement.
• Prepare recurring cost analyses, management reports, and schedules for assigned functions.
• Analyze results vs. budget and LCE; provide commentary on variances, risks, and savings opportunities.
• Evaluate manufacturing metrics: labor efficiency, production volume, material usage, and COGS drivers.
• Collaborate with Logistics to analyze freight, warehousing, and logistics cost drivers.
• Track capital expenditures against budgets and forecasts; analyze ROI and payback periods.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

PowerPoint

SAP experience

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

World’s Finest Chocolate is seeking a skilled FP&A Analyst for the Supply Chain & Procurement functions in Chicago. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across manufacturing, logistics, production planning, and procurement, driving cost insights and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 2–3 years in corporate finance or a comparable quantitative function, with strong Excel skills and experience in modeling.