Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst 

Glanbia 

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

The Opportunity 

This position will be a key part of the Commercial Finance team for the Global Dairy business. Main responsibilities will focus on sales reporting, variance analysis and budget/forecasting preparation. This position will provide support for multiple functions and stakeholders across the company. This permanent position will report to the Finance Manager.

• Compare actual results against business plan, forecast, and prior year.
• Analyze profitability to determine impact caused by volume, selling prices, material costs and/or production costs.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting on customers and products.
• Responsible for preparing weekly sales reports.
• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Assist in preparation of monthly accounts packs.
• Coordinate with various departments and functions on data analysis and decision support.
• Work with colleagues across other regions of the globe.
• Responsible for process improvement and standardization in assigned area.
• Assist with product pricing and product costing analysis.
• Manage and report on customer rebate spend.
• Quantify business risks and opportunities on ongoing basis.
• Gain understanding of Dairy market fundamentals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participates in special projects or action teams.

The Skills you will bring to the team 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years related experience. 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Detail-oriented and analytical individual that can meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• High degree of personal, commercial and professional credibility.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! 

Where and how you will work 

The opportunity will be based in Chicago IL, or Madison WI with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. 

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.  Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in IL. This range may not be applicable to other locations. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The annual salary for IL based employees for this role is $90,000-$100,000 with an annual bonus.

What we would like to offer you! 

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. 

About Glanbia 

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide. 

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.