Sr. Analyst, FP&A, Commodities

Primient•Schaumburg, IL

8d•$84,167 - $105,209

About The Position

The Sr. Analyst, FP&A acts as a key business partner and point of contact for providing strategic financial insights and analysis that support executive decision-making, drive business performance, and optimize resource allocation. This role facilitates the delivery of accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling to guide the organization toward its short- and long-term goals while maintaining financial integrity, operational efficiency, and value creation. The Sr. Analyst, FP&A provides guidance in financial planning execution, facilitates proper collection of and appropriately challenges inputs that act as the foundation for forecasting and analytics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
Advanced proficiency in Excel functions, modeling, and automation (required)
2-4 years of experience in an accounting, finance or other business-oriented role (required)
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment (required)
Flow of transactions, from actual business activity to financial statement recognition
Organizational structure and interdepartmental responsibilities
Budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Variance analysis and financial performance tracking
General accounting principles (i.e., cost-accounting, interpret financial statements and understand accrual-based accounting)
P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow principles
Scenario Analysis steps
FP&A systems and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Workday Adaptive)
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Clear written and verbal communication
Data analysis, interpretation, and storytelling
Willingness to challenge assumptions
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Financial modeling proficiency
Cross-functional collaboration
Inquisitive
Courageous
Collaborative
Analytical thinking
Strategic thinking
Anticipatory mindset
Ownership mindset

Nice To Haves

CPA or other advanced certifications or degrees (preferred)
ThinkCell (preferred)
Experience working with Workday Adaptive or other EPM solutions (preferred)
Manufacturing experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead Financial Planning Processes: Develop and manage monthly, rolling three-month, quarterly, and full year updates, as well as Annual Operating Plan and 5-Year Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Track Strategic Performance: Establish and track strategic KPIs tied to key business objectives and long-term organizational success.
Conduct Scenario and Sensitivity Analyses: Analyze certain sensitivity analyses, and “what-if” scenarios where appropriate related to pricing, volume, and operational disruptions (e.g., plant shutdowns).
Provide Cross-Functional Financial Support: Partner with cross-functional teams (i.e., contracting, / sales, operations, marketing, and product) to provide financial guidance and business support.
Deliver Variance Analysis and Business Insights: Prepare comprehensive variance analysis narratives to the team to help clarify business results and drive actionable insights for operational improvement.
Visualize Insights for Executive Impact: Brainstorm and create innovative solutions through intuitive visuals and dashboards that communicate key findings and support strategic decision making.