Sr. Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis

Chicago

Regular (US Only)

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long‑term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build‑up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment,
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We are looking for a Sr. Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis in 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611 USA. Your mission will be to:

The Senior Analyst will be an integral member of the North America Financial Planning & Analysis department. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for assisting with the development and deployment of financial targets, reporting and analysis of financial results, recommending course corrections to ensure financial targets are met. Timely and accurate information to enhance management decisions are the key success factors in this role.

• Assist in the annual budget process including meeting timelines and deliverables, while partnering with business leads to identify and report key performance indicators.
• Help drive implementation and maintenance of software tools that support financial consolidation and reporting.
• Manage the analysis/documentation of ad hoc requests as required by the CFO, Director of FP&A, and other functional leaders. These include but are not limited to: sales proposals, discounted cash flow analysis, pricing, volumes, and standard cost interpretation.
• Perform financial evaluations, risk analysis and advice regarding new products, R&D projects, investment proposals and contracts.
• Direct the preparation of the free cash flow plan and forecast analysis on a monthly and annual basis.
• Develop presentations including charts to provide senior management with an outlook to both near and long term financial results.
• Develop pro‑forma financial models as needed to support investment decisions and support Industrial Performance and Purchasing functional initiatives to ensure achievement of targets, goals, and objectives.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• At any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with both corporate and non corporate employees that will help facilitate effective communication of business needs. This position coordinates with other accounting functions, laboratories and other service departments to complete the necessary tasks.
• Suppliers and outside vendors occasionally.

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Strong Excel Skills
• Communication with other departments
• Team Collaboration

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Broad knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis. Knowledge of general accounting practices is necessary for regular communication with the General Ledger team.
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting is needed to accurately cost out our products and perform variance analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with senior management and coordinate with business partners to achieve desired results.
• Must be able to analyze financial results and assess financial/strategic impacts of business decisions.
• Proficiency in cash flow, balance sheet and income statement analysis, and budgeting process.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Master’s Degree
• Experience with financial databases such as Oracle, SAP, JDE are positives.

• Work is performed in a typical office setting.
• The noise level is usually quiet.
• May occasionally be required to work extended hours,…