Sr. Financial Analyst - Trade Finance - Chicago, IL

Senior Analyst - Trade Marketing Finance

The Senior Analyst - Trade Marketing Finance is a strategic business partner to Commercial teams, instrumental in managing key P&L accounts, driving forecast accuracy, and delivering insights that shape brand and channel investment strategies. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of customer dynamics and promotional economics across channels.

What You'll Do

• Lead monthly close and forecasting for key P&L accounts with clear explanation of drivers by brand and channel.
• Partner cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Revenue Management, and Finance to assess volume risks, investment strategies, and balance sheet exposure.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and establish KPIs and guardrails in collaboration with Revenue Management and Finance teams
• Deliver strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership on current and future business performance.
• Support pricing maneuvers and trade investment analysis, including competitive benchmarking and budget restatements.
• Champion system/process enhancements to improve scalability and financial accuracy in trade and investment management.
• Drive a high-performance culture by mentoring junior analysts and contributing to team development.
• Model teamwork and partnership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of related experience in FP&A, brand finance, or commercial strategy in the CPG industry.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and analytical concepts, financial operating systems and processes.
• Skills: Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Tableau preferred. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or similar systems a plus Strong communication and storytelling ability with data.
• Abilities: 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.

The base pay range for this position is $94,000 to $131,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero's global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our peopleand their experiencesit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2208655
• Job Category Finance
• Locations 24 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, 60602, US (Hybrid)