Senior Financial Analyst

Company: Pregis LLC
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" BusinessPregis is Hiring!Why Join Pregis?Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.Sr. Financial Analyst:The Sr. Financial Analyst is a highly visible and impactful role in the organization helping to analyze, interpret, communicate, monitor, predict and drive business results within the Protective Products Business Unit. This individual will be a key player in the development and coordination of the company's financial planning processes and systems, along with the development of management and performance reporting. This person will support the Director of FP&A of Pregis' Protective Products business in preparing financial information and work closely with budget owners to solicit timely and accurate inputs for the planning cycle. The ideal candidate is an aggressive self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and can prioritize, problem solve, and pivot quickly.Responsibilities:--- Integrate and analyze sales and manufacturing financial data for North American regions to support and assist management decisions regarding allocation of resources, capex, SG&A, and other business decisions.--- Lead the analytics of the month-end closing process including investigating any variances between the budget and the actual--- Own and drive accuracy in the preparation of sales commission and customer rebates by overhauling the current processes and setting up a new system that allows for transparency and automation.--- Consolidate and report monthly forecasts, annual budgets and strategic plans, including related summary commentary and analysis--- Assist and prepare consolidated financial presentation(s) on a monthly / quarterly basis (i.e. monthly presentation, forecast presentation, capital reporting)--- Addresses issues with appropriate teams to develop plan of action. Identifies opportunities to improve processes and practices. Works with business and functional teams to develop consistent management reporting and processes.--- Provide financial analysis support to senior leadership on key business components and market environment.--- Support the commercial team with key customer reporting, pricing & margin analysis, and commission/rebate detail.--- Complete complex analysis leading to actionable insights that improve business decision making, performance and business growth and assist in execution of action plans.--- Leverage SAP by identifying and driving reporting and process improvements and/or automation.--- Lead and assist in the continuous improvement, development, modification and implementation of financial systems as necessary.Experience Requirements:--- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA and/or--- CPA preferred--- 3 -5 years progressive financial/accounting experience--- Strong accounting analytical skills and communication skills--- Understanding of budgeting process and operation expense departments--- Demonstrated track record of analyzing large amounts of data and ability to summarize it into reasonable and actionable information--- Proficiency in SAP preferred--- Proficiency in Excel--- Proficiency in quickly and accurately modeling/presenting financial data in a manner that communicates valuable information to management--- Experience in process improvements with quantifiable results to measure effectiveness.--- Data analysis and tool experience Integrate and analyze sales and manufacturingDiversity and InclusionWe believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/InclusionWe offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.Visit us at for more information about Pregis LLC.

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