What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Analyst Sales Finance position at Ferrara?
Job Location : Chicago
Want to make an impact?
The purpose of this position is act as the primary Finance contact for the Field Sales teams with responsibilities spanning both the Sugar and Fruit Snacks business units. As the Senior Financial Analyst on these accounts, they are the core Finance contact responsible for providing the financial expertise, analysis, and recommendations that enable efficient and effective decision-making within the business.
This role is responsible for the execution, analysis, and preparation of period close, incremental funding requests, forecast analysis, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and ad hoc financial analysis to support the growth and strategic decision making of the business. This role works closely with the Field Sales, PRGM Strategy, Sales Strategy, Brand Finance and others in the development and execution of business plans to ensure delivery of net sales targets and profitable growth of our business.
Ways you will make a difference
- Provide customer insight and analysis into drivers of change for key metrics : volume, price, margin and profitability by brand and / or pack-type
- Identify any fluctuations between the plan / forecast and actual sales trend, communicate with the sales team and develop solutions to drive sales
- Provide insights and analytics and work alongside Revenue Management to help the sales teams develop robust customer programming that delivers against AOP metrics and accurate business forecasts
- Execute trade management and support analysis for pricing events and promotions
- Communicate internally the status of all deductions via trade system
- Provide insights and analytics to Sr. Leadership to evaluate in-month and current quarter shipment estimates
- Execute net revenue and profitability analysis for incremental funding requests
- Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects as required
- Eagerness to learn new skills and tools as needed to streamline work
Skills that will make you successful
Experiences that will support your success
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 .
The salary range for this position is $78,750-$110,250 annually.
Ferrara's success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com / company / ferrara- .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We 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.
Salary : $78,750 - $110,250
