Sr. Financial Analyst

Winpak Portion Packaging Ltd. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance Department based out of Sauk Village, Illinois. In this role, you will support product costing, financial reporting, profitability analysis, and capital project evaluation while providing key insights to drive operational and financial decision-making. You will collaborate closely with the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial planning, reporting, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Costing: Assist in preparing and analyzing costing models for new and existing products, ensuring accurate reflection of material, labor, and overhead components.
• Month-End Reporting: Assist with monthly close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of financial reports.
• Profitability Analysis: Develop and maintain reporting on product line profitability, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Capital Projects (PARs): Assist in preparing Project Appropriation Requests (PARs), including financial justification, ROI analysis, and tracking of approved projects.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Support: Contribute to annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, working with business partners to gather and validate assumptions.
• Collaboration: Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to provide financial insights supporting business objectives.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Support the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager with special projects, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing finance or accounting environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP or other advanced ERP systems.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA designation preferred.
• Experience with financial modeling or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Prior experience supporting continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives.

Additional Details:

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with standard business hours.
Minimal travel may be required (<10%).

Compensation Range:

The compensation range is $90,000 -$115,000. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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