Sr. Financial Analyst - Trade Finance - Chicago, IL

Job description

The Senior Analyst - Trade Marketing Finance is a strategic business partner to Commercial teams, instrumental in managing key P&L accounts, driving forecast accuracy, and delivering insights that shape brand and channel investment strategies. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of customer dynamics and promotional economics across channels. - Lead monthly close and forecasting for key P&L accounts with clear explanation of drivers by brand and channel. - Partner cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Revenue Management, and Finance to assess volume risks, investment strategies, and balance sheet exposure. - Evaluate investment opportunities and establish KPIs and guardrails in collaboration with Revenue Management and Finance teams - Deliver strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership on current and future business performance. - Support pricing maneuvers and trade investment analysis, including competitive benchmarking and budget restatements. - Champion system/process enhancements to improve scalability and financial accuracy in trade and investment management. - Drive a high-performance culture by mentorin...