Sr. Financial Analyst

Pregis • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Sr. Financial Analyst serves as a lead financial partner for the Protective Products Business Unit, providing advanced financial planning, analysis, and decision support to improve business performance. This role independently owns key planning and reporting processes, including SG&A management for two businesses, forecasting, the annual operating plan, variance analysis, and executive-level performance reporting. The Sr. Financial Analyst translates complex financial and operational data into actionable insights, identifies risks and opportunities, challenges assumptions, and recommends actions to business and finance leadership. This individual also leads reporting, process improvement, and automation initiatives; partners cross-functionally with commercial and operational leaders; and provides guidance and review support to less-experienced analysts. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly analytical business partner who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and can influence decisions with sound financial judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3-5 years progressive financial experience, including demonstrated ownership of complex planning and reporting processes
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and influence decisions with business and finance leaders
• Experience in leading cross-functional financial initiatives and process improvements with measurable results
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization, reporting and analytical tools
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, exercise sound judgement, maintain attention to detail, and perform effectively under tight deadlines
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel as business needs require

Nice To Haves

• experience with planning and business intelligence platforms preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and manage SG&A financial performance for two businesses, including monthly results, quarterly forecasts, the annual operating plan, variance analysis, and identification of risks and opportunities
• Lead the preparation of management and performance reporting; inclusive of proactively identifying performance gaps, emerging trends, financial risks, and upside opportunities while partnering with leaders to develop and track corrective actions
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to commercial, operational, and functional leaders by providing decision support, scenario analysis, and financial recommendations
• Drive forecasting and annual planning processes for assigned areas, challenge assumptions, coordinate inputs, and ensure accuracy and alignment with business priorities
• Lead reporting and process improvements through standardization, automation, enhanced controls, and better use of financial and business systems
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including review of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for assigned areas, with a focus on accuracy and root-cause resolution
• Prepare and present financial analyses, business cases, and recommendations to senior leadership in a concise and compelling manner

Benefits

• The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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