Financial Cost Analyst

Work Location: ​Chicago​

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

The Financial Analyst of Supply Chain Finance is a critical position responsible for supporting new item commercialization and existing item graphic and reformulations.  This position will be critical for supporting product cost analysis and forecasting activities across the supply chain organization.  This 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
  • Complete new product cost estimates and ensure accuracy of standard costs by supporting the commercialization team in launching and refreshing existing products
  • Manage related master data changes and impacts supporting product set-up and design
  • Communicate actionable business recommendations and fact-based analytics, delivering against stated objectives
  • Support internal audit of cycle monthly inventory cycle counts, forecasting and other month end reporting and controls.
  • Support key month-end and year-end closing and control procedures including production order settlement process, physical inventory and external audit.
  • Assist in the development of the operating forecast and annual business/strategic plan
  • 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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and drive for results through effective collaboration
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and modeling skills
• Intellectually curious
• Proven track record of driving change and process improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment
• Strength of character; must be tough-minded and 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 operations finance, ideally with plant costing and/or inventory control experience from a top CPG organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• SAP experience preferred

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $68,625-96,075 annually.