Senior Financial Analyst, Supply Chain

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Ferrara Candy Company Full time

Ferrara Candy Company, a leading player in the North American confections and sweet snacking categories, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join its Supply Chain team.

**Job Summary**

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting financial analysis and forecasting activities across the supply chain organization. This highly visible position will be responsible for partnering with the supply chain team to drive best-in-class improvements in process and analytical capabilities.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Develop deep understanding of business drivers behind manufacturing, procurement, and logistics functional areas

• Communicate actionable business recommendations and fact-based analytics to drive business decisions

• 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, ensuring strong controls for inventory management and cost opportunities with 3rd-party 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 business decisions, offering alternative recommendations

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

**Requirements**

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

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain Management

• 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

**About Ferrara Candy Company**

Ferrara Candy Company is a leading manufacturer of confections and sweet snacks in North America. With a diverse portfolio of nearly 35 brands, including SweeTARTS, Trolli, BRACH'S, and NERDS, Ferrara is committed to delivering high-quality products to its customers. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution, and R&D facilities.



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