Hormel Foods is hiring: Finance Manager - Retail Snack Nuts in Chicago
Hormel Foods, Chicago, IL, United States
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters, Skippy, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin’s, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus, Jennie-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a Manager in the Retail FP&A team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of the business through sound fundamentals in financial forecasting, planning, reporting and investment analysis. The Finance Manager is responsible for driving strategic business initiatives, and reviewing the financial forecasts, variance reports and industry drivers developed as part of the planning cycles for a complex product portfolio. This role provides an opportunity to serve as a strategic business partner, be a leader within a collaborative cross functional team with high visibility and impact, and gain team leadership skills through people management.
- Maintains the financial model inputs for their respective business during the ongoing forecasting and planning cycles for P&L financial statements.
- Manages (1) Senior Financial Analyst responsible for Private Label Snack Nuts portfolio that includes Nut Commodity reviews and PL contract costs.
- Coordinates and collaborates with cross functional teams such as Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Sales, and Analytics to align on economic trends, business drivers and industry factors that impact financial modeling.
- Provide monthly/quarterly/annual business analysis that identify variances against AOP and forecast.
- Identifies need for analysis and proactively uses internal and external data to uncover insights, leverage analytics, and unlock growth and cost savings opportunities for the organization.
- Supports Senior Finance Manager with long-term strategic conversations and financial modeling.
- Supports the investment in business growth through Capex or Innovation by providing needed inputs to assess and validate opportunities.
- Performs ad-hoc financial analysis and provides insights for management as requested.
- Investigates and explains variances by driver, forecasts sell-in vs. sell-out, and develops a point of view on forward looking forecasts.
- Identifies and communicates risks and opportunities with their business segments.
- Provides guidance and mentors, coaches, and trains more junior staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 3+ years in Finance or related FP&A experience.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to perform variance analysis, search and work-cross functionally to form recommendations.
- Advanced Excel modeling and reporting skills.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated pattern of leadership, initiative, and accountability.
- Intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness.
- Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
- Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Preferred
- 5+ years finance or related FP&A experience.
- Understanding or familiarity with third party consumption data (Circana/Nielsen) and revenue growth management concepts.
- Advanced Certification.
- Familiarity with Tableau, QAD, Oracle cloud/SmartView.
- Experience in Brand Finance, Retail Finance, Marketing or Revenue Growth Management within CPG.
LOCATION:
Downtown Chicago, IL
BENEFITS:Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation.
The base pay range is $100,000 to $155,000 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Info
- Job Identification 26546
- Job Category Finance & Accounting
- Posting Date 11/14/2024, 04:24 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 303 E WACKER DR ST 309, Chicago, IL, 60601, US