Job Description
Job Title: Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
Department : Accounting
Reports to: Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: Waukegan, Illinois| Hybrid (Onsite 2–3 Days/Week)
Job Class: Exempt
The FP&A Senior Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across all areas of the organization. This role plays a key part in delivering insights that drive operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles and excellent communication abilities.
Key Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial plans
- Perform variance and trend analysis to explain financial results and support business decisions
- Support cost analysis, capital investment analysis & reviews
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, and other areas of the organization to gather, analyze, and report financial data to enable insights
- Maintain and enhance financial models and reporting tools
- Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership
- Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 3 - 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate finance
- Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis
- Experience with ERP and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, M3) a plus
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Manufacturing industry experience is a plus but not required
Work Schedule: Hybrid work model – onsite 2–3 days per week, with the remaining days remote.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Work will be performed in an office setting with prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Woodland Gourmet hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of our organization. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. The anticipated salary range for this role will be $85,000 to $95,000.00. This position is eligible for an annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions). Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the company will determine, at its discretion, the hourly rate offered and will reflect the market conditions and cost of living for your geographic location.
Our benefits program is designed to support our team in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We deeply value the contributions of our team members and are committed to offering a competitive total compensation package. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription drug plans, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off.
Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States.
E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website .
Woodland Gourmet assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices. This includes all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,