Sr. Financial Analyst
Financial Planning & Analysis | Naperville | Full Time | Permanent
Wilton is a global heritage brand with a 95-year history in baking and decorating. As part of the Dr. Oetker family, Wilton aspires to be the most influential and successful cake decorating brand, sparking more ways to create sweeter moments both in the kitchen and the workplace. Learn more about Wilton at www.wilton.com.
Description
Are you passionate about using financial insights to shape strategy and drive sustainable growth? Reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager, the Sr. Financial Analyst provides strategic financial support to the Sales and Marketing teams. You will be responsible for supporting Sales and Marketing to create, develop, and deliver the Strategic and Operating Plan targets in terms of growth and profitability. Key responsibilities include analyzing customer and product profitability, budgeting, forecasting, and pricing support. This role also includes a significant amount of ad hoc analysis and support to enable the success of the broader commercial organization.
Ingredients
- Assist in financial responsibilities related to Sales & Marketing functions.
- Major contributor to annual financial planning, mid-term forecasting, and strategic planning processes through review and analysis, and in the preparation of presentations for Senior Management and owners.
- Support the daily, weekly and monthly financial analysis required to aid the commercial functions, and partner with functions for the explanation of variances from plan to actual.
- Design and maintain financial modeling through SAP to support financial planning, forecasting, and month end reporting.
- Evaluate margins, margin trends, and pricing in preparation of launching products into new and existing markets. Add value to the business via creating maximum insight into the financial performance. Provide sound financial analysis that accompanies the investment programs.
Equipment
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive work experience in Financial Planning and Analysis or Accounting.
- Prior CPG experience preferred.
Instructions
- Excellent analytical and project management skills.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required.
- Experience with SAP and Power Bi highly preferred.
- Financial Systems, Process Development and Implementation
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to develop & maintain relationships while collaborating cross-functionally within areas of the business.
- Demonstration of growth mindset by embracing the qualities of agility, curiosity, accountability, and innovation consistent with Wilton’s Culture Recipe.
Baking Conditions
- Professional office environment, sedentary in nature.
- Routinely use standard office equipment such as (laptop computers, monitors/keyboards, printers, and telephones).
- Processes information and communicates effectively with others.
- Ability to travel domestically or internationally as needed.
Rewards
Pay Transparency Wage Tier*: II
Wilton offers great benefits that allow you to manage your well being and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at work. Our comprehensive benefits package includes, for eligible employees: paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and wellness programs. A full list of benefits will be provided to eligible employees at initial offer.
Wilton values an engaging in-person work environment with focus on cross-functional collaboration and problem solving. We also recognize the need for workplace flexibility. This is why Wilton offers a hybrid schedule with the ability to work half a day on Fridays.
* The base pay offered to the successful candidate will be reviewed and determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At Wilton, we aim to offer a fair and competitive compensation package tailored to each candidate’s unique background and the specific needs of the role. All compensation decisions are made with careful consideration of these factors, and it is not unusual for individuals to be hired at the top wage tier that reflects their education, experience, and the role requirements. Our IL Benefit and Transparency information can be found here (2025-Benefits-and-Pay-Transparency.pdf).
Wilton is an equal employment opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, individuals with disability or veteran status as provided by law. Wilton Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance via email at TalentAcquisition@wilton.com.
Contact
Wilton Industries Inc.
Wilton Talent Acquisition Team
800.794.5866
E-mail: TalentAcquisition@wilton.com
Nearest Major Market: Naperville
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago
