Sr. Financial Analyst - Manufacturing Operations

Why work at HARIBO? The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown‑ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities. Sr Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Operations is a key member of our finance and manufacturing operations teams. This role is located on‑site at HARIBO of America’s manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin (in southeastern Wisconsin, in the Kenosha area on I‑94). The Sr. Financial Analyst will deliver valued information via actual, forecast, operating plan, and management reporting. The Sr. Financial Analyst (Manufacturing & Supply Chain) role will support the project governance and financial controls process for HARIBO of America’s manufacturing facility and supply chain/logistics network. This is an integral role in collaborating closely with numerous cross‑functional teams to analyze and impact business results, support the business performance presentations to upper management, as well as leading ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in financial analysis focused roles, a Bachelor’s Degree, and prior experience in finance related roles supporting manufacturing. Are you HARIBO? Responsibilities Prepare consolidation of monthly P&L vs. plan/LBE/PY, including volume, manufacturing cost, financial bridges, and historical trends Implementation of operational KPI’s with accurate validation on a weekly and monthly basis Provide in‑depth analysis on variances and trends for key operational performance drivers (e.g., production tonnage, scrap, utilization rate) and proactively communicate and partner with the operations team Act as a trusted business partner, provide ongoing financial and operational metrics Perform costing activities for new products and BOM revisions Develop cost standards and annual financial plan for production business unit(s); develop year‑to‑year cost change analysis for product(s) supported Assist in the preparation and consolidation of the forecast, annual plan and long‑range planning processes Support in the preparation of business cases and financial modeling in collaboration with other HARIBO associates Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field 8+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting Experience working in the CPG / Consumer Packaged Goods industry Experience in financial analysis supporting Manufacturing functions Preferred Qualifications 5+ years in the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry Experience with SAP Experience with Power BI Skills Advanced Excel skills Proven ability to deal with ambiguity and change in a dynamic business environment Ability to partner with people at all levels of the organization Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, and analytical skills are required Proven ability to deal with ambiguity and change in a dynamic business environment Compensation and Benefits Target Hiring Pay Range: $110,000 - $135,000 annually This pay range represents the min/max target annual base salary HARIBO of America, Inc. may pay for this position at the time of this posting. Please note, a candidate’s offered annual salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and the geographical location of the role. In addition to the base salary, HARIBO of America, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well‑being of our associates and their families. HARIBO of America, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay transparency. HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug‑Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG