Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain

Company: Ferrero SpA
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.Senior Financial Analyst - Supply ChainJob Location: ChicagoWant to make an impact?The Senior Financial Analyst of Supply Chain is a critical position responsible for supporting financial analysis and forecasting activities across the supply chain organization. This highly visible role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day business partnering with the supply chain team as well as driving best-in-class improvements in process and analytical capabilities.Ways you will make a difference

• Be a passionate business partner for the Supply Chain team through the following activities:
  • Acquire deep understanding of the various business drivers behind manufacturing, procurement and logistics functional areas.
  • Communicate actionable business recommendations and fact-based analytics, delivering against stated objectives.
  • Support inventory control functions including decision support for life cycle management, internal audit of monthly inventory, cycle counts, and evaluation of margin loss activity.
  • Provide decision support for contract manufacturing team while providing strong controls for inventory management and understanding cost opportunities with 3rd party contract manufacturers.
  • Support key month-end/year-end closing and control procedures including production order settlement process, physical inventory and external audit.
  • Provide specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on changes in the monthly/quarterly financial forecasts.
  • Constructively challenge and question various business decisions offering alternative recommendations.
  • Provide technical expertise and best-in-class process and control improvements to the Supply Chain team.
  • Participate and sometimes lead various finance-wide projects resulting in a well-controlled operating system - projects will vary depending on business needs.Skills that will make you successfulThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
    • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
    • Demonstrated leadership and drive for results through effective collaboration
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
    • Proven track record of driving change and process improvements
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
    • Intellectually curious and a proven thought leader
    • Ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment
    • Strength of character; must be tough-minded, able to deal with change and thrive in an environment that challenges the status quoExperiences that will support your success
      • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, ideally with supply chain or plant controllership experience from a top CPG organization
      • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Supply Chain ManagementWhat We OfferAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits .CompensationThe salary range for this position is $78,750-$110,250 annually.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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