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Sr. Analyst, FP&A, Commodities

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In-Office
Schaumburg, IL, USA
84K-105K Annually
Mid level
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Schaumburg, IL, USA
84K-105K Annually
Mid level
The Sr. Analyst, FP&A provides strategic financial insights to support decision-making, manage financial planning processes, and conduct variance analyses while collaborating cross-functionally.
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Sr. Analyst, FP&A, Commodities | PrimientAbout Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

The Sr. Analyst, FP&A  acts as a key business partner and point of contact for providing strategic financial insights and analysis that support executive decision-making, drive business performance, and optimize resource allocation. This role facilitates the delivery of accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling to guide the organization toward its short- and long-term goals while maintaining financial integrity, operational efficiency, and value creation. The Sr. Analyst, FP&A provides guidance in financial planning execution, facilitates proper collection of and appropriately challenges inputs that act as the foundation for forecasting and analytics.

Lead Financial Planning Processes: Develop and manage monthly, rolling three-month, quarterly, and full year updates, as well as Annual Operating Plan and 5-Year Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Track Strategic Performance: Establish and track strategic KPIs tied to key business objectives and long-term organizational success.
Conduct Scenario and Sensitivity Analyses: Analyze certain sensitivity analyses, and “what-if” scenarios where appropriate related to pricing, volume, and operational disruptions (e.g., plant shutdowns).
Provide Cross-Functional Financial Support: Partner with cross-functional teams (i.e., contracting, / sales, operations, marketing, and product) to provide financial guidance and business support.
Deliver Variance Analysis and Business Insights: Prepare comprehensive variance analysis narratives to the team to help clarify business results and drive actionable insights for operational improvement.
Visualize Insights for Executive Impact: Brainstorm and create innovative solutions through intuitive visuals and dashboards that communicate key findings and support strategic decision making.

Knowledge

Flow of transactions, from actual business activity to financial statement recognition
Organizational structure and interdepartmental responsibilities
Budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Variance analysis and financial performance tracking
General accounting principles (i.e., cost-accounting, interpret financial statements and understand accrual-based accounting)
P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow principles
Scenario Analysis steps
FP&A systems and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Workday Adaptive)

Skills

Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Clear written and verbal communication
Data analysis, interpretation, and storytelling
Willingness to challenge assumptions
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Financial modeling proficiency
Cross-functional collaboration

Mindsets

Inquisitive
Courageous
Collaborative
Analytical thinking
Strategic thinking
Anticipatory mindset
Ownership mindset

Required and/or Preferred Education/Certification

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
CPA or other advanced certifications or degrees (preferred)
Advanced proficiency in Excel functions, modeling, and automation (required)
ThinkCell (preferred)

Required and/or Preferred Work Experience

2-4 years of experience in an accounting, finance or other business-oriented role (required)
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment (required)
Experience working with Workday Adaptive or other EPM solutions (preferred)
Manufacturing experience (preferred)
Total RewardsThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $84,167.20 - $105,209.00 and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple Healthcare plan choices

  • Dental and vision insurance

  • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability

  • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans

  • Paid holidays & vacation

  • Floating days off

  • Parental leave for new parents

  • Employee resource groups

  • Learning & development programs

  • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

 

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Top Skills

Excel
Power BI
SAP
Tableau
Workday Adaptive

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