Sr Financial Analyst SG&A and IT

TreeHouse Foods • Oak Brook, IL

4d • $78,700 - $118,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr Financial Analyst SG&A and IT, for an outstanding opportunity in our corporate office in Oak Brook, IL. This role will work in a dynamic environment as the Finance and Accounting liaison across Treehouse IT functions and work closely with the Chief Information Officer and other IT leaders to build and manage critical IT budgets across multiple areas and cost centers. This role will focus on executing the entire finance and accounting process as it relates to IT, along with ownership of capital projects, development of business cases, and teaming with the IT function as a financial liaison. Accounting month-end close, financial forecasting, and the development of the annual operating plan and long-term strategic plan are key components to this role. Responsibilities will expand to other areas of SG&A and Center costs with primary focus on IT.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Strong knowledge of month-end accounting processes and financial forecasting.
• 3 or more years of accounting and financial forecasting experience (IT environment preferred).
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently on multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, change, and a dynamic business environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; enjoy investigating problems and coming up with solutions.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Confidentiality required due to knowledge of highly sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• CPA/MBA is a plus.
• ERP (SAP), Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or Hyperion experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with THS management and Finance/Accounting Leadership to manage IT financial initiatives (spend, capital, other investments) to the optimal level that supports the implementation of the TreeHouse Strategy.
• Partner with the IT function on investment decisions through the development of robust business cases to ensure the best use of the Company’s capital.
• Partner with the Sr. Manager Finance – SG&A and Corp Costs and IT personnel to execute the capital investment/prepaid process related to all IT projects including post implementation audits on costs and returns.
• Develop the use of process-specific, value-based metrics.
• Execute the month-end processes, including the journal entry process and utilization of BPC for standardized / ad-hoc management reporting and variance analysis.
• Partner with IT executives to develop financial forecasts for all IT cost centers.
• Facilitate, along with the Sr. Manager Finance – SG&A and Corp Costs, the IT portion of the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Term Strategic Plan including capital investments and associated amortization, overhead planning, and multi-year project implementations including the deep dive into data analytics and modeling.
• Represent IT in any projects related to SG&A budgeting, forecasting, and reporting vs. actuals
• Manage multiple consulting relationships simultaneously.
• Advance a continuous improvement mentality throughout the finance and IT function.
• Report to leadership on a regular basis on financial results, outlooks, and other ad hoc projects as they arise.
• Team with Shared Services resources to ensure completion of tasks based on a set calendar including; cost center expense analysis, invoice management including processing, tracking, validation, accrual, and reconciliation, timesheet validation and overhead management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior