Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Finance

What makes this a great opportunity?

• Opportunity to play a key role in a broad operational environment, within a great industry
• Opportunity to provide important financial analysis and direction in support of high-level organizational decisions, including brand strategy and capital investment
• High level of exposure to multiple stakeholder groups and Senior leaders across the organization
• Will provide a tremendous amount of exposure within the extended Supply Chain group (Manufacturing, R&D, Procurement teams) as well as the wider Finance leadership team
• Opportunity to enhance leadership skills - specifically influencing others, decision making and personnel development – while at the same time refine and showcase their strategic and financial skill set

Role Responsibilities

• Working across functions, the Senior Analyst plays a critical role in understanding and analyzing SGS’s Maturing Inventory
• Through the Maturing Inventory Review, the Senior Analyst provides direction and recommendations on capital investment strategy
• Work closely with supply chain leadership, operating units, and brand house teams to develop 3-, 5-, and 12-Year forecasts
• Manage the annual update of the SGS ROIC in collaboration with the Corporate Strategy group and Brand Houses, providing key insights at brand-market level to executive leadership and commercial teams
• Highlight the impact of innovations and category growth projections on existing business and our ability to support liquid needs by working closely with key Ops and Finance teams
• Coordinate and manage monthly reporting, gathering of forecasts and analysis for global maturing inventory, working closely with Supply Chain teams
• Provide presentation support for SCLT/ELT/BOD cash presentation materials
• Analyze monthly Balance Sheet fluctuations and provide explanations to the corporate team
• Prepare quarterly Balance Sheet reviews and present to Corporate Controllership
• Develop broad knowledge base to undertake and deliver ad-hoc projects/analysis within the Supply Chain domain or broader SGS organization

Qualifications

• Education: An undergraduate degree in a quantitative field is required (e.g., finance, accounting, economics, etc.)
• Years of experience: 2 to 3 years; solid business acumen
• Industry experience: Consumer Product Goods experience or consulting experience preferred
• Excellent spreadsheet and analytical skills
• SAP, Business Intelligence and Microsoft Office application experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Process improvement oriented around reporting/analysis efficiencies
• Ability to effectively communicate through presentations and have a good track record of building the story

Salary Range - The salary range for this role, based in Chicago with a salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.