Maker’s Pride, LLC
Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Maker’s Pride, LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516
Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Downers Grove, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America Job Description
Posted Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM Job Summary:
The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst plays a key role in shaping our financial strategy. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional to support our Chief Financial Officer and finance team in driving corporate-level financial planning and analysis. This role focuses on full P&L, balance sheet, and liquidity reporting, and contributes directly to management and Board-level performance presentations. This position also leads efforts in the annual budgeting process, with a particular focus on indirect spend, and leverage SAP/BW to deliver accurate and insightful financial data that supports decision-making across the organization. Job Duties
: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports focused on indirect spend categories (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, professional services, facilities). Partner with Procurement, Accounting, and Business Unit leaders to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization through data-driven analysis. Support the monthly and quarterly close processes by preparing indirect spend reports and variance analyses. Enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and transparency of indirect spend. Assist in the development of KPIs and benchmarks to monitor spend efficiency. Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting platforms. Support the development of the annual financial budget and provide needed variance analysis. Assist in developing and enhancing reporting templates, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve efficiency and insight generation. Prepare and deliver recurring and ad hoc financial reports, including executive and Board-level presentations Ad hoc analysis as required. Knowledge of: Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis Knowledge and experience with SAP/BW/Business Objects Power BI preferred Skill in: Proficiency in Excel (advanced skills), Word, and PowerPoint. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Must have ability to effectively interface with plant and corporate office personnel. Must be able to effectively work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously Ability to: Travel as needed Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Successfully multi-task Ensure collaborative relationships with plant personnel and all levels of HFS staff. Read, analyze and interpret company policies, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Write reports and business correspondence. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers at the plant and corporate level. Lead, modeling the organization’s culture and values, providing guidance and direction, influencing and developing others while maintaining integrity, blending people into teams when needed, and fostering open dialogue. Manage change, accepting the challenges involved in transitioning the organization. Demonstrate strategic planning for results, analytical thinking and technical/functional expertise. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Proficiency in
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MS Office Suite, SAP/BW Work is primarily done in an office setting. Infrequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts, and fluctuations in temperature. Physical Requirements
: Sitting at a work station for extended periods of time Stand, walk, climb stairs on an infrequent basis Must be able to lift 20 pounds on an infrequent basis. Minimum Qualifications
: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years finance experience in large company manufacturing ideally consumer products or food industry Reporting, and profitability analysis Competitive and strategic analysis. Progressively promoted individual The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $85,788 - $128,682/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. #LI-JS1 #LI-Hybrid Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Downers Grove, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America
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Downers Grove, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America Job Description
Posted Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM Job Summary:
The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst plays a key role in shaping our financial strategy. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional to support our Chief Financial Officer and finance team in driving corporate-level financial planning and analysis. This role focuses on full P&L, balance sheet, and liquidity reporting, and contributes directly to management and Board-level performance presentations. This position also leads efforts in the annual budgeting process, with a particular focus on indirect spend, and leverage SAP/BW to deliver accurate and insightful financial data that supports decision-making across the organization. Job Duties
: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports focused on indirect spend categories (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, professional services, facilities). Partner with Procurement, Accounting, and Business Unit leaders to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization through data-driven analysis. Support the monthly and quarterly close processes by preparing indirect spend reports and variance analyses. Enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and transparency of indirect spend. Assist in the development of KPIs and benchmarks to monitor spend efficiency. Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting platforms. Support the development of the annual financial budget and provide needed variance analysis. Assist in developing and enhancing reporting templates, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve efficiency and insight generation. Prepare and deliver recurring and ad hoc financial reports, including executive and Board-level presentations Ad hoc analysis as required. Knowledge of: Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis Knowledge and experience with SAP/BW/Business Objects Power BI preferred Skill in: Proficiency in Excel (advanced skills), Word, and PowerPoint. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Must have ability to effectively interface with plant and corporate office personnel. Must be able to effectively work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously Ability to: Travel as needed Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Successfully multi-task Ensure collaborative relationships with plant personnel and all levels of HFS staff. Read, analyze and interpret company policies, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Write reports and business correspondence. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers at the plant and corporate level. Lead, modeling the organization’s culture and values, providing guidance and direction, influencing and developing others while maintaining integrity, blending people into teams when needed, and fostering open dialogue. Manage change, accepting the challenges involved in transitioning the organization. Demonstrate strategic planning for results, analytical thinking and technical/functional expertise. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Proficiency in
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MS Office Suite, SAP/BW Work is primarily done in an office setting. Infrequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts, and fluctuations in temperature. Physical Requirements
: Sitting at a work station for extended periods of time Stand, walk, climb stairs on an infrequent basis Must be able to lift 20 pounds on an infrequent basis. Minimum Qualifications
: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years finance experience in large company manufacturing ideally consumer products or food industry Reporting, and profitability analysis Competitive and strategic analysis. Progressively promoted individual The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $85,788 - $128,682/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. #LI-JS1 #LI-Hybrid Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Downers Grove, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America
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