Sr. Financial Analyst

Sr. Financial Analyst Our careers website uses cookies to improve your experience. You can turn off non-essential cookies or allow all to use all features as intended.## Sr. Financial Analyst Apply:
US - Morgan Street, Chicago:
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JR101682# Company Overview Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.# Your Role in Synergy's Success The Senior Financial Analyst position will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of Synergy’s, Chicago, Illinois operations.

The duties will include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Ireland accounting standards.# How You Will Contribute The Senior Financial Analyst position will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of Synergy’s, Chicago, Illinois operations.

The duties will include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Ireland accounting standards.  
** Key Responsibilities
*** Produce detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems, applying principles of cost accounting.
* Plans study and gathers data to determine costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.
* Act as Business Partner for the Site Leadership for Operations, Purchasing, Quality, EH&S as well as Regulatory
* Lead the cycle count program with the initial goal of eliminating annual physical inventories
* Analyze data obtained and document results.
* Manage the compilation of periodic statements of product cost and develop and/or prepare appropriate operating reports.
* Follow up expenditures of appropriations and supervise the assembly of data and comparisons of various budget items.
* Analyze major deviations of costs and margins (e.g., vs. prior month and budget) on a consistent basis.
* Identify Financial Transformation processes (Robotic Process Automation, A/P Automation, Onstream Implementation, etc.)
* Ensure that certain reserve accounts are maintained consistent with Company guidelines. Development and maintenance of standard costs
* Perform monthly closing activities including preparation of the cost to operate statement along with supporting analysis.
* Proactively analyze variances and communicate issues and opportunities to operations management.
* Collaborate with local management to prepare quarterly forecast and annual budget package.
* Ensure timely and accurate accounting records for all entities. Ensure that at any time all assets are protected, and all liabilities are properly recorded in the financials.
* Strive for continual improvement of all finance processes in order to get timely and more accurate information for Management to direct and support their business activities.
* Develop metrics and tracking system for major cost drivers
* Direct…