Financial Analyst

About Ingredion :

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location : Westchester Illinois

Workplace Type : Hybrid

Primary Function :

As a Financial Analyst Protein Fortification you will provide support for our Protein Fortification Segment Finance including but not limited to FP&A Operations Finance Commercial Finance SG&A and Strategic Finance. Responsibilities include forecasting reporting and analysis of the full P&L support the five-year strategic financial and capital plan mitigate financial risk (i.e. raw material purchasing inventory contract compliance etc.) support customer pricing strategies make recommendations to optimize profits comply with internal / external requirements and budget / critically assess the appropriateness of SG&A spend for direct commercial and functional support costs (i.e. R&D marketing etc.).This role will report to the Finance Manager Protein Fortification.

What you will do :

• Drive improvements in the forecasting processes and adapt the reporting of key performance drivers and product lines as the platform continues to grow
• Monitor and analyze various Healthful Solutions accounts ensuring timely accruals and communication of budget variances for bonus plans (SIP / AIP) inventory reserves etc.
• Conduct process reviews in partnership with the COEs and Segment Controllers to standardize processes and implement improvements as needed
• Assist in development of reporting packages and assist in presenting results to both Corporate and Segment Leadership Teams and other key stakeholders
• Assist in inventory management by supporting physical reconciliations disposition of blocked / restricted amounts and reporting on overall position
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP Sarbanes Oxley and internal accounting policies and procedures when completing month end close responsibilities.
• Link local inflationary pressures from raw materials freight and operating costs to determine required price increase customer strategies and facilitate alignment of Commercial and Procurement teams
• Coordinate five-year strategic financial plan assist in capital / investment prioritization and consolidate Global inputs for presentation to Executive Leadership
• Assist in the assessment of capital investments and external M&A opportunities by creating discounted cash flow models and communicating out value drivers
• Collaborate with Accounting Finance Manufacturing teams to improve the visibility into product profitability and to fully integrate new investments into Ingredions organizational structure
• Lead ad-hoc projects including monitoring inter-company issues and complying with external financial incentive requirements
• Evaluate Power BI data analytics leveraging existing reports to accelerate team adoption of meaningful views
• Develop credibility and build partnerships with key contacts within the Platform Leadership Team and with both Corporate and Regional Finance teams

What you will bring :

Who you are :

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy :

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available :

No

Pay Range :

$81680.00-$108906.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation :

As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission / bonus.

Benefits :

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 81680 - 108906