Sr. Financial Analyst - Trade Finance - Chicago, IL

Wells Enterprise

$94K — $131K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
  • 5-7 years of experience in FP&A, brand finance, or commercial strategy in the CPG sector
  • Knowledge of GAAP and financial operating processes
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise; Tableau experience is a plus
  • Strong communication and data storytelling skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly financial close and accurate forecasting for key P&L accounts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks and investment strategies
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and define KPIs with Revenue Management
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership
  • Conduct pricing and trade investment analyses with competitive benchmarking
  • Drive process enhancements for better scalability and financial accuracy
  • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Financial wellness support
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Annual incentive bonus based on company performance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Functional Area: Finance

The Role

The Senior Analyst - Trade Marketing Finance is a strategic business partner to Commercial teams, instrumental in managing key P&L accounts, driving forecast accuracy, and delivering insights that shape brand and channel investment strategies. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of customer dynamics and promotional economics across channels.

What You'll Do
  • Lead monthly close and forecasting for key P&L accounts with clear explanation of drivers by brand and channel.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Revenue Management, and Finance to assess volume risks, investment strategies, and balance sheet exposure.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and establish KPIs and guardrails in collaboration with Revenue Management and Finance teams
  • Deliver strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership on current and future business performance.
  • Support pricing maneuvers and trade investment analysis, including competitive benchmarking and budget restatements.
  • Champion system/process enhancements to improve scalability and financial accuracy in trade and investment management.
  • Drive a high-performance culture by mentoring junior analysts and contributing to team development.
  • Model teamwork and partnership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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Qualifications

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of related experience in FP&A, brand finance, or commercial strategy in the CPG industry.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and analytical concepts, financial operating systems and processes.
  • Skills: Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Tableau preferred. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or similar systems a plus Strong communication and storytelling ability with data.
  • Abilities: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines. Attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multi-task and effectively manage priorities. Ability to build strong relationships with business partners, including senior leadership.

The base pay range for this position is $94,000 to $131,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

What We Offer

At Wells, 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 incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.

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