Sr. Financial Analyst - Brand Finance - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Job Description
This position will be a strong Finance partner for a portfolio of brands, responsible for providing analysis and recommendations to support business decisions and strategy building. This role will complete and present complex analysis, interpret financial data, and translate analytics and insights into actions. This role requires a strong cross functional partnership focus and will support a variety of business unit contacts as well as the finance department.
- Lead monthly forecast updates based on business changes. Prepare and present comprehensive financial analysis for leadership/business partners, including explanation of variances to forecast, plan, and prior periods.
- Translate financial analysis into meaningful and actionable insights across P&L accounts; quantify risks and opportunities to stated objectives.
- Proactively identify and communicate financial issues on a timely basis.
- Lead month-end close and ensure accuracy of journal entries through active management of marketing spend aligned with Brand strategy and budget.
- Participate in completing and analyzing inputs for the annual budget process and longer-term strategic plan. Provide scenarios to model options and identify a range of possible outcomes
- Partner with internal finance teams and participate in finance wide projects depending on business needs.
- Drive a high-performance culture by mentoring junior analysts and contributing to team development.
- Model teamwork and partnership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of related experience, of experience in FP&A, brand finance, or commercial strategy.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and analytical concepts, financial operating systems and processes.
- Skills: Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Tableau preferred. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or similar systems a plus Strong communication and storytelling ability with data.
- Abilities: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines. Attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multi-task and effectively manage priorities. Ability to build strong relationships with business partners, including senior leadership.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
About Us
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.
Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.
As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.
At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, 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 incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
Headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet packaged foods. We produce more than 900 ice cream and frozen novelties treats. Wells produces Blue Bunny® ice cream, frozen novelties and specialty frozen desserts along with the iconic Bomb Pop® brand. So much ice cream is produced in Le Mars by Wells that the city was designated as the Ice Cream Capital of the World® by the Iowa legislature!Blue Bunny branded items are distributed across the nation. Ice cream enthusiasts can find their favorite Blue Bunny products in grocery, convenience and club stores, on mobile vending trucks and in foodservice settings (such as educational institutions, hospitals and restaurants). The company’s corporate office and two ice cream plants are located in Le Mars. Our two other ice cream plants, one in Henderson, NV and the other in Dunkirk, NY help supply our frozen treats across the United States.Over 4,000 production, sales, office, and support personnel make up the Wells family. With its state-of-the-art production facilities the company is cited by many industry experts as one of the most technically advanced in the industry.
