About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Westchester IL
Workplace Type: Hybrid
The Financial Analyst Operations Finance will be responsible for supporting the Senior Manager Operations Finance in the preparation of financial forecasts performing financial analysis and providing sufficient periodic financial information and solutions to support the North America regional business planning and decision making processes as they relate to the Divisions strategy and business objectives. Role will report to Sr. Manager Operations and Supply Chain Finance Global T&HS.
What you will do:
- Support our manufacturing plants with finance partnership in manufacturing cost forecasting and all areas of the SAP related planning processes.
- Assist in the preparation review and analysis of annual budgets and periodic forecasts with an emphasis in manufacturing expenses analysis while supporting the development of the regional operations finance reporting packages.
- Support the preparation of the necessary financial data to support the day-to-day operations and long-term decision making of the divisions operational management team.
- Identifies areas that can be improved and constructively proposes new solutions that increase value and improve business performance.
- Evaluate monthly quarterly and annual results against forecasts identifying performance drivers and highlighting risk and opportunities. Keep appraised of business developments to assess financial impacts make value-added recommendations and prepare ad hoc analyses for executive team that facilitate sound business decisions forecasts and strategies.
- Develop new and streamline existing processes and systems as required to ensure more efficient delivery of value-add information to both internal and external stakeholders. Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies where possible.
- Create and maintain Power BI dashboards for enhanced data visibility and management decision-making.
- Serve as a finance partner in assessing cost saving initiatives and associated tracking of realized savings.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with operations and supply chain teams that will help facilitate effective communication of business plans and results.
- Deal efficiently and effectively with dynamic change and support the team to deliver results timely and accurately.
- Drive compliance of internal controls and governance with excellence
- Special Projects Work on special projects focused on accounting financial analysis financial forecasting or financial reporting as required.
What you will bring:
- Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Experience in financial analysis reporting budgeting and forecasting accounting or auditing
- Strong analytical acumen to thoroughly understand recommend improvements and align affiliate/region reporting
- Strong attention to details
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to analyze financial results and assess financial/strategic impacts of business decisions.
- Knowledge of cash flow balance sheet and income statement analysis and budgeting process.
- Flexibility to be involved in both finance and accounting tasks
- Strong computer skills with knowledge in the use of Excel PowerPoint and Power BI.
- Experience working with SAP SAP BW SAP BPS/BI-IP and BPC preferred.
Who you are:
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills required.
- Strong written verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to convey information all levels of the organization in a clear focused and concise manner.
- Demonstrated experience working as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Dedicated team player with innovative mind-set to develop and implement internal process improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Embraces changes and is open to new ideas and approaches.
Why Join Ingredion
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
- Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
- Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
- Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.
Relocation Available:
No
Pay Range:
$81680.00-$108906.67 Annual
This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Incentive Compensation:
As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
Required Experience:
IC