Sr Financial Analyst, NA Logistics

Position Title: Sr Financial Analyst, NA Logistics
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Oakbrook Terrace
Requisition ID: 37096
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About the role.
The Senior Financial Analyst, Logistics will play a key role in partnering with McCain's Logistics team to achieve the organization's objectives. The Senior Financial Analyst, Logistics will focus on the development and implementation of key performance indicators and reporting to provide insights to drive informed decision making across North America Supply Chain.
The Senior Financial Analyst, Logistics will have strong financial analysis and accounting skills. Responsibilities will include the assembly and analysis of financial data supporting the planning and decision-making processes that ensure profitability and sustainability of McCain Foods. This position identifies opportunities and risks and compares results to relative benchmarks. This position works collaboratively with others, institutes best practices, and challenges the acceptance of status quo demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing.

• Ensure the accuracy in assumptions, data and understanding of risks and opportunities while preparing quarterly forecasts & annual budget of logistics expense.
• Collaborate with key financial and functional stakeholders to facilitate timely and accurate logistics expense forecasts.
• Deliver accurate, insightful, and timely analysis of logistics expense results. Perform investigation of logistics expense variances vs. latest forecasting, highlighting operational drivers and recommend options to resolve or address gaps.
• Conduct month end close activities surrounding deferred expense, variances and accruals to ensure the accurate reporting of logistics expense.
• Monitor external logistics expense invoices and timing of spend to assess risks and opportunities to the latest forecast.
• Enhance month end variance analysis and value-added reporting to highlight operational drivers and support management decision making.
• Support the finance digital transformation, developing and enhancing automated reporting in Power BI.
• Provide support and financial analysis on ad hoc projects as needed.

What you'll need to be successful.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA or MBA a plus.
• 3+ years of progressive and related experience in financial analysis, financial planning, or accounting.
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to convey information to all levels of the organization in a clear, focused, and concise manner.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Business acumen: can explain the story behind the numbers and recommend solutions.
• Ability to apply broad business perspectives and experiences to identify opportunities & risks.
• Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented, hands-on, highly motivated, and autonomous.
• Experience with CPG or other food manufacturing companies strongly preferred.

About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Compensation Package : $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 USD an nually + bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits : At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Finance
Division: NA Finance
Department: Financial Planning and Analysis NA
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.