Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain

Job Location: Chicago

Want 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 part 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 successful

The 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 quo
  
  

Experiences 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 Management
• SAP & Tableau experience strongly preferred
  
  

What We Offer

At 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 https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center .

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $78,750-$110,250 annually.