Financial Analyst

Job Location: Chicago, ILCompany DescriptionFerrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.About the Role:We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team, responsible for delivering insightful financial analyses and reports. You will play a key role in preparing and analyzing production execution data, supporting the development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts, and handling ad-hoc financial projects as they arise.Main Responsibilities:Analyze financial models to provide strategic guidance to business teams.Support the development of business decision models and contribute to strategic planning.Conduct statistical analysis, financial planning, valuation, and reporting with precision.Demonstrate knowledge of financial processes, including accounting, auditing, and regulatory compliance.Stay up to date on tax, treasury trends, and relevant regulations.Keep stakeholders informed, identify root causes to resolve issues, and organize activities for maximum productivity.Bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to the team. Innovate, ask questions, and apply past learnings to generate new ideas.Build and maintain professional, positive relationships. Tailor communications to diverse audiences, present information compellingly, and adapt to changing conditions.Live the Ferrero Values. Exhibit enthusiasm, persistence, and passion in your work, aiming for excellence in all tasks.Who we are looking for:Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business-related field with 2 years of related experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience.Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial planning systems is preferred.SAP experience is a plus.Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.Diversity StatementFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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