Senior FP&A Analyst

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Downers Grove, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis function for Makers Pride by delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and insights to drive business performance. This role places strong emphasis on data transformation, advanced analytics, and the use of automation and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and decision-making. The analyst will partner closely with Commercial, Operations, and Leadership teams to translate complex data into actionable business insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required
Minimum of 4 -8 years finance experience in an industrial sector, preferably high-volume manufacturing.
Proficient with SAP/BW. Experience improving or transforming reporting within these tools
Advanced proficiency in Excel, with strong skills in Word and PowerPoint
Proficient with data structures, data quality, and financial systems integration
Exposure to advanced analytics, automation, or AI concepts in finance
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Synthesizes data into clear, concise insights for non-financial stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner across plant and corporate teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities
Identifies opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains
Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
Demonstrate strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and strong technical/functional expertise
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with plant personnel and all levels of the organization
Write clear, professional reports and business correspondence
Define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions
Successfully multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
Manage and adapt to change, supporting the organization’s transition toward modern, data- and AI-enabled finance processes

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
Plant Controller/Assistant Controller, FP&A experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform month-end close activities, including volume loads, net sales reconciliation, intercompany eliminations, and variance analysis, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Prepare month-end and ad hoc financial materials for the Commercial team, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Board of Directors.
Lead commercial weekly reporting (volume-to-margin), leveraging data automation and advanced analytics to improve speed, accuracy, and insight.
Serve as the primary FP&A point of contact for Business Development (BD) requests and provide analytical back-office support.
Manage and support projects related to budgeting, forecasting, financial results, and strategic initiatives, incorporating predictive analytics where applicable.
Maintain and govern financial and operational master data, ensuring consistency across systems and reports.
Actively participate in the design, development, and implementation of process improvements, with a strong focus on: Data transformation and standardization, Automation of recurring reports and analyses, Enhanced analytics using SAP, BW, Business Objects, and emerging AI-enabled tools.
Support the development of the annual operating budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans, including detailed variance analysis and performance commentary.
Perform ad hoc financial and operational analysis, translating large, complex datasets into clear business recommendations.
Contribute to change management efforts as the organization evolves toward more data-driven and AI-supported decision-making.