Senior Analyst - Commercial Finance

Charter Next Generation•Chicago, IL

17d

About The Position

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Why Join CNG? Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity. Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners. Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs. Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations. The Role From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you’ll do work that matters—and own it all.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.
3-5years of finance experience, with at least 2 years in FP&A or financial analysis
Demonstrated experience with complex financial modeling and analysis
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, macros, financial modeling)
Proficiency in business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail with ability to synthesize complex data
Effective communication skills with ability to present to leadership
Ability to build relationships and partner with cross-functional teams
Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Intellectual curiosity and desire to understand business drivers
Results-oriented with commitment to continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-site operations and consolidated reporting preferred
Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
MBA or Master's degree in Finance a plus
CPA, CFA, or CMA certification a plus

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Modeling
Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions, and strategic initiatives
Perform in-depth analysis of financial results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Analyze profitability by product line, customer, facility, and business segment
Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business options
Prepare ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead assigned components of the annual budgeting process, consolidating inputs from multiple stakeholders
Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts with supporting analysis and commentary
Analyze budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variances, providing insights on drivers
Maintain and improve forecasting models and templates
Business Partnership
Serve as a finance partner to sales VPs and directors, providing analytical support and insights
Collaborate with Commercial team on pricing analysis and customer profitability
Reporting & Presentations
Prepare management reports and presentations for monthly business reviews
Develop executive-level summaries and visualizations that communicate key insights
Create dashboards and reports that track KPIs and financial performance
Support preparation of Board materials and executive presentations
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and analysis
Develop and document standard processes, templates, and best practices
Partner with IT and Accounting to enhance reporting capabilities and data quality
Automate recurring reports and analyses where possible