Wells Enterprises
Sr. Finance Manager - Brand Finance - Chicago, IL
Wells Enterprises, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Sr. Finance Manager - Brand Finance - Chicago, IL Pay found in job post Base pay range: $142,000/yr - $199,000/yr Retrieved from the description. Job Description
The Senior Finance Manager – Brand Finance is a strategic business partner to Marketing and Commercial teams, responsible for driving financial performance, enabling brand growth, and ensuring sound investment decisions. This role leads financial planning, analysis, and reporting for key brands, providing insights that shape strategy and execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong financial acumen, and is passionate about driving brand growth through data. Responsibilities
Collaborate with Brand, Sales, and Innovation teams to support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and promotional investments. Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for assigned brands. Analyze P&L drivers and identify opportunities to improve profitability. Monitor brand performance against targets, providing actionable insights and variance analysis. Drive accountability for financial results. Partner with Revenue Management and Trade Marketing to assess ROI of marketing campaigns, innovation launches, and trade promotions. Support resource allocation decisions aligned with brand priorities. Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Category teams to ensure alignment on volume, pricing, and margin strategies. Deliver clear, concise financial reporting and dashboards to senior leadership. Translate complex data into strategic recommendations. Drive high performance culture by providing guidance, direction and developmental leadership to direct reports. Champion change management behaviors and influence business partners. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred. 7+ years progressive experience in Finance, ideally in CPG or brand-focused roles. Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry required. GAAP knowledge and experience driving compliance of internal controls. Systems and Tools: proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or similar systems a plus. Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of P&L management. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Disabilities. Compensation
The base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $199,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. About Us
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods. Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny, lower-calorie Halo Top, the iconic Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics. Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World.” Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com. 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Industries
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Sr. Finance Manager - Brand Finance - Chicago, IL Pay found in job post Base pay range: $142,000/yr - $199,000/yr Retrieved from the description. Job Description
The Senior Finance Manager – Brand Finance is a strategic business partner to Marketing and Commercial teams, responsible for driving financial performance, enabling brand growth, and ensuring sound investment decisions. This role leads financial planning, analysis, and reporting for key brands, providing insights that shape strategy and execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong financial acumen, and is passionate about driving brand growth through data. Responsibilities
Collaborate with Brand, Sales, and Innovation teams to support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and promotional investments. Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for assigned brands. Analyze P&L drivers and identify opportunities to improve profitability. Monitor brand performance against targets, providing actionable insights and variance analysis. Drive accountability for financial results. Partner with Revenue Management and Trade Marketing to assess ROI of marketing campaigns, innovation launches, and trade promotions. Support resource allocation decisions aligned with brand priorities. Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Category teams to ensure alignment on volume, pricing, and margin strategies. Deliver clear, concise financial reporting and dashboards to senior leadership. Translate complex data into strategic recommendations. Drive high performance culture by providing guidance, direction and developmental leadership to direct reports. Champion change management behaviors and influence business partners. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred. 7+ years progressive experience in Finance, ideally in CPG or brand-focused roles. Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry required. GAAP knowledge and experience driving compliance of internal controls. Systems and Tools: proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or similar systems a plus. Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of P&L management. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Disabilities. Compensation
The base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $199,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. About Us
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods. Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny, lower-calorie Halo Top, the iconic Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics. Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World.” Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com. 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Industries
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