Financial Analyst, T&HS US/CAN Commercial Finance

About Ingredion:

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Location: Westchester, IL

Workplace Type: Hybrid

As the Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance-US/CAN Texture & Healthful Solutions you will lead preparation of financial analyses for monthly and quarterly review meetings with senior business leaders, partner with the Commercial team to develop volume, revenue, and profit forecasts for the Texture & Healthful Solutions business, and support ad hoc requests and special projects (i.e. growth business cases / capital expenditure projects) as necessary. This role reports to the Manager, Commercial Finance-Texture & Healthful Solutions.

What you will do:

·       Lead preparation of financial analyses and presentations for the monthly and quarterly executive business review meetings (e.g., net sales bridges, operating income bridges, customer analysis, material/product line analysis, micro and macro volume trends, channel analysis, etc.).

·        Partner with Commercial and Supply Chain teams to lead development of volume and revenue forecasts for the USCAN Texture & Healthful Solutions, Pharma, and Beauty & Home businesses which incorporate new product offerings, customer order trends, customer product sales, share of customer requirements, macro trends impacting customer’s products, and unique sales history.

·       Lead rebate and distributor credit forecast and monthly/quarterly accrual process with oversight of Tulsa Shared Services calculations/payments and Guadalajara Shared Services accrual tracking.

·       Partner with Commercial team to lead development of SG&A/OPEX budgets and forecast for selling, marketing, business development, and product research and development expenses.

·       Provide Commercial/Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Leadership teams detailed financial reporting (volume, revenue, and gross profit) pivots to track customer/material performance and optimize profit mix; lead preparation of ad-hoc analyses to help Commercial/Sales team prepare for customer discussions, meetings, and negotiations. This includes overseeing Tulsa Financial Shared Service Center distributions of financial information to ensure completeness and accuracy.

·       Lead development and calculation of USCAN Texture & Healthful Solutions Sales Incentive Plan (including tracking of new wins between SFDC and actual results); serve as finance liaison for the development of plan structure and methodology. Lead quarterly review meetings with Sales Directors/Leaders to ensure alignment on individual financial performance; update Compensation Power BI Dashboards with results for Quarterly tracking.

·       Lead preparation of monthly financial performance and present to Go-to-Market team at townhalls/huddles.

·       Collaborate and partner with Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations Finance, and Pricing COE teams to identify and summarize market and customer trends into actionable insights.

·       Lead preparation of market intelligence, competitive intelligence, and business drivers for Commercial leadership team (with enhance focused on Sales Regions/Teams, Portfolio, Solutions Selling, and Market Categories – i.e., Savory, Baking, Snack, etc.).

·       Assist leadership team with ad hoc requests in support of Strategic and Operation planning initiatives; partner with FP&A to complete the Texture & Healthful Solutions 5-year Strategic Plan.

·       Serve as main Finance team member in the development of business cases/discounted cash flow analyses for new investment and capital expenditure projects to increase capacity and grow the business.

·       Support efforts to get actionable insights out of data and increase Commercial Finance modeling capabilities (continuous process improvement).

What you will bring:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required

·       0-3 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, accounting, or auditing

·       Demonstrated financial and business acumen, preferably in a manufacturing environment

·       Demonstrated ability to analyze financial results and apply variance analysis effectively to explain volume, price and mix drivers

·       Strong knowledge in and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and rest of Microsoft Office suite

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with various functions within the business; demonstrated success working with internal customers to build rapport and effective relationships

·       Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills

·       Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

·       Ability to deal effectively with dynamic change and support team along those lines

Who you are:

·       Previous experience in commercial/financial planning preferred but not necessary

·       Experience working within SAP planning systems a plus

·       Proactively engages the right resources from across the organization to understand and explain financial and business results to management/leadership

·       Builds sustainable internal and external relationships that deliver value for the business through a commitment to drive a positive customer experience

·       Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing multiple projects simultaneously

·       Identifies opportunities for process improvements and constructively proposes new solutions that increase value and improve business performance. 

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 disability—mental or physical—marital 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.

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Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

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.