Finance Manager - Commercial Planning & Analysis - Chicago, IL

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Finance

The Role

As the Finance Manager, Commercial Planning & Analysis, you will provide direction, guidance, and strategic insights through complex and interpretive financial analyses for the commercial organization. Serve as a strategic business partner to internal customers and stakeholders to maximize financial outcomes and optimize forecasting and planning processes

What You’ll Do

• Lead financial analysis, reporting, and executive insights that enable informed commercial decision-making.
• Develop and lead performance metrics, scorecards, and reporting, providing clear commentary, progress tracking, and actionable recommendations.
• Lead annual planning and long-range financial modeling, aligning cross-functional assumptions and translating results into strategic business actions.
• Provide forward-looking analysis and thought leadership by identifying risks, opportunities, and key drivers of business performance.
• Design and improve forecasting and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision support.
• Solve complex business challenges by evaluating alternatives, applying financial rigor, and developing practical recommendations.
• Lead system, reporting, and data enhancement initiatives in partnership with FP&A and IT, including testing, validation, and continuous process improvement.
• Influence and lead change across the organization, driving adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.

• Lead high-priority projects and special initiatives, providing structure, problem-solving, and execution support for strategic business needs.

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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7 + years finance leadership experience, including 2 + years interacting with executive level stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex business issues, identify insights, evaluate alternatives, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with strong proficiency in Excel, financial systems, and planning tools such as Oracle EPM.
• Results-oriented with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and thrive in ambiguous or changing environments

The base pay range for this position is $104,295 to $131,543 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis