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Sr. Analyst, Procurement Finance
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Ferrara . Work Location: Chicago Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for effective communication, in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. As a Senior Analyst in Procurement Finance, you\'ll be at the center of driving cost leadership and financial discipline across our global supply chain. You\'ll transform procurement spend into strategic advantage by delivering actionable insights and advanced financial modeling to help senior leadership mitigate risk, optimize spending, and unlock value in a volatile commodities market. Your work will directly shape supplier strategies and impact the bottom line through data-driven decision making. Ways you will make a difference:
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
Raw Materials and Packaging forecasting and budget management: Lead comprehensive forecasting for materials costs and PPV analysis. Own budget development and performance monitoring and conduct deep-dive variance and what-if scenario analyses.
Month-end close and forecasting oversight: Review and validate month-end close process and forecasting work produced by junior analysts, ensuring accuracy of procurement cost accruals and rolling forecast. Provide guidance on accounting treatment and resolve discrepancies. Own the monthly procurement finance narrative and variance explanations to senior leadership.
Advanced financial modeling and analytics: Design and maintain sophisticated financial models for complex procurement scenarios, including multi-year supplier contracts, hedging strategies, and sourcing analyses.
Strategic performance management and reporting: Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards and reports on procurement performance, including budget vs. actuals, KPI analysis, trend identification, and actionable insights. Lead monthly business reviews with procurement leadership and present findings to senior finance and operations teams.
Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management: Serve as the primary finance business partner to procurement and supply chain teams, driving alignment on financial objectives. Mentor junior analysts and coordinate with brand finance teams on integrated planning processes.
Process optimization and systems leadership: Lead initiatives to streamline procurement finance processes, implement automation, and standardize financial models. Drive adoption of new tools and systems, including training development and change management for finance and procurement teams.
Lead special projects requiring senior-level analytical skills (e.g., tariff impact analysis, pricing stories, and strategic cost reduction initiatives).
Represent procurement finance in enterprise-wide initiatives and steering committees.
Drive continuous improvement of forecasting accuracy and process efficiency metrics.
Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior team members.
Skills that will make you successful
Advanced quantitative analysis and modeling — build/maintain driver-based models, scenario analyses, and performance tracking.
Data analytics and visualization — translate large datasets into clear insights; build concise dashboards and trend views.
Accounting and financial acumen — strong grasp of accruals, variance analysis, cost drivers, and how they flow through financial statements.
Forecasting and budgeting — develop rolling forecasts and budgets, monitor performance vs. plan, and explain deviations.
Business case and ROI evaluation — structure cost/benefit analyses and provide clear recommendations.
Decision support — frame choices with trade-offs, quantify impact, and influence direction.
Executive storytelling — distill complex analyses into crisp narratives and action-oriented recommendations.
Cross-functional collaboration — partner effectively across operations, finance, and business teams.
Coaching and quality review — guide junior team members and raise the standard of deliverables.
Process improvement and automation mindset — standardize models, streamline workflows, and document controls.
Systems fluency — comfort with ERP/EPM, spreadsheets, databases, and BI tools; quick to learn new platforms.
Data governance — ensure data quality, consistency, and auditability.
Structured problem solving — break down ambiguous problems and drive to pragmatic solutions.
Ownership and bias for action — operate with urgency and accountability.
Prioritization and project management — manage deadlines across concurrent workstreams.
Experiences that will support your success
Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in finance, ideally with supply chain experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
Tableau and/or Power BI experience preferred
SAP experience strongly preferred
Strong communication, written, oral and interpersonal skills required
What We Offer Ferrara offers comprehensive benefits that enhance health and financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.
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Sr. Analyst, Procurement Finance
role at
Ferrara . Work Location: Chicago Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for effective communication, in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. As a Senior Analyst in Procurement Finance, you\'ll be at the center of driving cost leadership and financial discipline across our global supply chain. You\'ll transform procurement spend into strategic advantage by delivering actionable insights and advanced financial modeling to help senior leadership mitigate risk, optimize spending, and unlock value in a volatile commodities market. Your work will directly shape supplier strategies and impact the bottom line through data-driven decision making. Ways you will make a difference:
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
Raw Materials and Packaging forecasting and budget management: Lead comprehensive forecasting for materials costs and PPV analysis. Own budget development and performance monitoring and conduct deep-dive variance and what-if scenario analyses.
Month-end close and forecasting oversight: Review and validate month-end close process and forecasting work produced by junior analysts, ensuring accuracy of procurement cost accruals and rolling forecast. Provide guidance on accounting treatment and resolve discrepancies. Own the monthly procurement finance narrative and variance explanations to senior leadership.
Advanced financial modeling and analytics: Design and maintain sophisticated financial models for complex procurement scenarios, including multi-year supplier contracts, hedging strategies, and sourcing analyses.
Strategic performance management and reporting: Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards and reports on procurement performance, including budget vs. actuals, KPI analysis, trend identification, and actionable insights. Lead monthly business reviews with procurement leadership and present findings to senior finance and operations teams.
Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management: Serve as the primary finance business partner to procurement and supply chain teams, driving alignment on financial objectives. Mentor junior analysts and coordinate with brand finance teams on integrated planning processes.
Process optimization and systems leadership: Lead initiatives to streamline procurement finance processes, implement automation, and standardize financial models. Drive adoption of new tools and systems, including training development and change management for finance and procurement teams.
Lead special projects requiring senior-level analytical skills (e.g., tariff impact analysis, pricing stories, and strategic cost reduction initiatives).
Represent procurement finance in enterprise-wide initiatives and steering committees.
Drive continuous improvement of forecasting accuracy and process efficiency metrics.
Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior team members.
Skills that will make you successful
Advanced quantitative analysis and modeling — build/maintain driver-based models, scenario analyses, and performance tracking.
Data analytics and visualization — translate large datasets into clear insights; build concise dashboards and trend views.
Accounting and financial acumen — strong grasp of accruals, variance analysis, cost drivers, and how they flow through financial statements.
Forecasting and budgeting — develop rolling forecasts and budgets, monitor performance vs. plan, and explain deviations.
Business case and ROI evaluation — structure cost/benefit analyses and provide clear recommendations.
Decision support — frame choices with trade-offs, quantify impact, and influence direction.
Executive storytelling — distill complex analyses into crisp narratives and action-oriented recommendations.
Cross-functional collaboration — partner effectively across operations, finance, and business teams.
Coaching and quality review — guide junior team members and raise the standard of deliverables.
Process improvement and automation mindset — standardize models, streamline workflows, and document controls.
Systems fluency — comfort with ERP/EPM, spreadsheets, databases, and BI tools; quick to learn new platforms.
Data governance — ensure data quality, consistency, and auditability.
Structured problem solving — break down ambiguous problems and drive to pragmatic solutions.
Ownership and bias for action — operate with urgency and accountability.
Prioritization and project management — manage deadlines across concurrent workstreams.
Experiences that will support your success
Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in finance, ideally with supply chain experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
Tableau and/or Power BI experience preferred
SAP experience strongly preferred
Strong communication, written, oral and interpersonal skills required
What We Offer Ferrara offers comprehensive benefits that enhance health and financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.
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