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We are proud to be an essential part of the world's food supply chain and are looking for team members who will take this job as seriously as we do! Silgan Closures is now hiring for a Finance Analyst in our Downers Grove, IL office - Apply now!
What we offer you :
Competitive salary based on experience, ranging from $75k to 85k annually
Discretionary bonus
Exposure to senior management
Opportunity to influence important business decisions
A collaborative finance team
Achievements are recognized, acknowledged, and celebrated
A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, wellness programs, educational assistance, training, and more!
What you'll do :
Reporting and Analysis : Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, variance analyses and executive presentations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Planning and Forecasting : Support the development of financial forecasts and annual budgets in collaboration with cross functional teams.
Business Support : Work closely with teams across finance, sales and operations to provide actionable insights that drive performance.
Trade Spend : Oversee the tracking, calculations and settlement of trade spend, including rebates and other incentives. Ensure accurate accounting of gross-to-net sales adjustments all the while improving forecasting, reporting and efficiency.
Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing workflow processes, operating systems and problem-solving techniques.
You'll love it here if you :
Are eager to learn, grow and add value to a fresh finance team.
Like to approach both complex and routine tasks with intellectual curiosity.
Like the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and grow within the finance team.
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities
What you'll need to have :
1 - 3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or analytical roles
Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and an eagerness to adopt new tools to enhance the finance org such as dashboarding, data visualization and AI tooling
Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle with strategic analysis and routine financial processes
Experience with JDE and Planful is a plus
Who we are :
Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia
A supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products
A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
