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    Sr. Analyst, Finance - Chicago, United States - Ferrara Candy Company

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    Ferrara, a company related to The Ferrero Group, is an emerging powerhouse in the North American confections and sweet snacking categories. A passionate team of more than 6,000 employees works together to share delight in every bite through leading brands that have shaped the industry for more than 100 years.

    ** Sr. Analyst, Finance - Supply Chain & Inventory**

    ****Job Location: ?Chicago?****

    The Senior Financial Analyst of Supply Chain is a critical position responsible for supporting financial analysis and forecasting activities across the supply chain organization. This highly visible role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day business partnering with the supply chain team as well as driving best-in-class improvements in process and analytical capabilities.

    ****Ways you will make a difference****

    Be a passionate business partner for the Supply Chain team through the following activities:

    + Acquire deep understanding of the various business drivers behind manufacturing, procurement and logistics functional areas

    + Communicate actionable business recommendations and fact-based analytics, delivering against stated objectives

    + Support inventory control function including decision support for life cycle management, internal audit of cycle monthly inventory cycle counts, and evaluation of obsolescence and slow moving items

    + Provide decision support for contract manufacturing team while providing strong controls for inventory management and understanding cost opportunities with 3rd part contract manufacturers

    + Assist in the development of the fixed capital forecast and annual business/strategic plan

    + Support key month-end and year-end closing and control procedures including production order settlement process, physical inventory and external audit

    + Provide specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on changes in the monthly/quarterly financial forecasts

    + Constructively challenge and question various business decisions offering alternative recommendations

    + Provide technical expertise and best-in-class process and control improvements to the Supply Chain team

    Participate and sometimes lead various finance-wide projects resulting in a well-controlled operating system projects will vary depending on business needs

    ****Skills that will make you successful****

    Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

    Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

    Demonstrated leadership and drive for results through effective collaboration

    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills

    Proven track record of driving change and process improvements

    Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency

    Intellectually curious and a proven thought leader

    Ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment

    Strength of character; must be tough-minded, able to deal with change and thrive in an environment that challenges the status quo

    ****Experiences that will support your success****

    Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, ideally with supply chain or plant controllership experience from a top CPG organization

    Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Supply Chain Management

    SAP & Tableau experience strongly preferred

    Our diverse portfolio of nearly 35 brands includes SweeTARTS, Trolli, BRACH'S, Black Forest and NERDS, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead, Red Hots and Now and Later. Ferrara also manages the Keebler and Famous Amos businesses for The Ferrero Group. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution and R&D facilities. Learn more at .

    **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY**

    We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.


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