Financial Analyst

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference.

Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location:
Westchester, IL

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

As the Financial Analyst, T&HS you will be responsible for Texture and Healthful Solutions financial forecasting and reporting;
Provide insightful financial analysis to support business decisions;
Identify opportunities to improve processes. This role will report to the Sr. Manager, FP&A T&HS US/CAN.

• Prepare all monthly and quarterly comprehensive financial reports, including segment income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct analyses of financial performance, highlighting key drivers and areas for improvement.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

• Investigate and explain deviations from budgeted, forecasted, and prior period figures.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand underlying causes and propose corrective actions.
• Track different performance aspects of our businesses, products, and plants and provide applicable feedback to ensure achievement of segment targets.
• Provide insights into the impact of variances on overall financial health.

• Support the annual T&HS US/Canada budgeting process and the periodic forecast updates during the calendar year, by working cross-functionally with all stakeholders (Commercial, Operations, etc.) to establish annual financial goals and properly identify risks and opportunities.

• Execute special projects that focus on process improvements advancing an owner’s mindset and cost reduction at all levels across the segment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address specific business challenges.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process enhancement and efficiency gains.
• Provide support for ad-hoc financial projects and analysis along with financial presentations

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting; CPA a plus
• 0-3 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, accounting, or auditing
• Must be able to analyze financial results and assess impacts of business decisions
• Must have a working knowledge of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP BW and BPC a plus.

• Have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skill
• Have strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Have demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Have demonstrated experience working as part of a team
• Have demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Embraces change and is open to new ideas and approaches

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional…