Sr. Financial Analyst
Financial Planning & Analysis | Naperville | Full Time | Permanent
Wilton is a US heritage brand with a 95-year history in baking and decorating. Now fully integrated into the Dr. Oetker family, Wilton aspires to be the most influential and successful cake decorating brand. Learn more about Wilton at www.wilton.com.
Wilton Brands has an immediate opening for a Sr Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Sr. Commercial Finance Manager, the Sr Financial Analyst provides sound financial analysis for the Sales and Marketing teams. Responsible for supporting Sales and Marketing to create, develop, and deliver the Strategic and Operating Plan targets in terms of Growth and Profitability. The main responsibilities of this role include the analysis of Customer and Product Profitability, budgeting, forecasting and pricing support. Significant amount of ad hoc support is likely to support the Commercial organization.
Essential Responsibilities
- 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
Education and Experience
- 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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent analytical and project management skills
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required
- Prior CPG experience preferred
- Experience with SAP highly preferred
- Financial Systems, Process Development and Implementation
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Efficient organization and clear and concise presentation skills are required
Physical Demands
- Professional office environment, sedentary in nature
- Routinely use standard office equipment such as (laptop computers, monitors/keyboards, printers, and telephones)
- Processes information and communicate effectively with others
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.
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 Brands LLC 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
