Sr. Financial Analyst - Global Commercialization

Overview

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst
- Global Commercialization at our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest
, IL
.

The Senior Financial Analyst
- Global Commercialization is responsible for providing accurate and data-based information on the Company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity. This role will research and analyze financial information, business performance and market conditions, create forecasts, write reports and monitor financial movements to assist management in making sound financial decisions. We embrace and accept individual experiences and backgrounds to achieve a diverse and inclusive workplace.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Prepare annual financial operating plans through the use of financial modeling and analysis.
• Analyze records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
• Develop consolidated plan, analysis and presentation materials for the annual strategic plan.
• Complete ad hoc financial modeling and analysis as required for senior management.
• Prepare analysis and reports for monthly financial results reviews, quarterly earnings releases and Board of Directors meetings.
• Develop monthly cash flow forecasts and analysis.
• Advise management on matters, such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Interpret budgets to management.
• May assist in financial analysis of legislative projects to develop capital improvement budget.
• May advise regarding efficient use of funds.
• In locations where applicable, responsible to comply with the SQF and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging product and to report food safety problems to those with authority to take action.
• Size, scope and complexity of assigned portfolio are factors in the level of responsibility.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Education
:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• CPA certification a plus.

Experience
:

• 4+ years of related professional Accounting or Finance experience.
• Corporate and/or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management.
• SAP a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
:

• Proficient in MS Office.
• High proficiency in Excel, including ability to use array formulas, pivot tables and conduct financial modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information verbally as well as in written formats.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems logically and systematically.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.

Competencies
:

• Results Driven
  - Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance and achieving results.
• Critical Decision Maker – Clear, critical thinker that engages in thoughtful, data-driven decisions and has the ability to summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data.
• Customer Focused – Understands customers’ needs and places the highest priority on delighting customers.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the organization and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication.
• Integrity & Trust – Demonstrates honest, respectful…