Wells Enterprises ยท 2 hours ago
Sr. Financial Analyst - Brand Finance - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $131K/yr
5+ years expWells Enterprises is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States, and they are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to be a strong Finance partner for a portfolio of brands. This role is responsible for providing analysis and recommendations to support business decisions and strategy building, while also leading monthly forecasts and financial analysis presentations for leadership and business partners.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead monthly forecast updates based on business changes. Prepare and present comprehensive financial analysis for leadership/business partners, including explanation of variances to forecast, plan, and prior periods
Translate financial analysis into meaningful and actionable insights across P&L accounts; quantify risks and opportunities to stated objectives
Proactively identify and communicate financial issues on a timely basis
Lead month-end close and ensure accuracy of journal entries through active management of marketing spend aligned with Brand strategy and budget
Participate in completing and analyzing inputs for the annual budget process and longer-term strategic plan. Provide scenarios to model options and identify a range of possible outcomes
Partner with internal finance teams and participate in finance wide projects depending on business needs
Drive a high-performance culture by mentoring junior analysts and contributing to team development
Model teamwork and partnership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5-7 years of related experience, of experience in FP&A, brand finance, or commercial strategy
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and analytical concepts, financial operating systems and processes
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Tableau preferred
Strong communication and storytelling ability with data
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
Preferred
Experience with Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or similar systems a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO)
Annual incentive bonus based on Company performance
Company
Wells Enterprises
Wells Enterprises produces and markets ice creams and frozen treats.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Allison Burke
Human Resources Business Partner II
Brian Ardillo
HR Business Partner II
Recent News
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2025-10-10
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