Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Finance

At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place. Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products. In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/ Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Finance Work Location: [Chicago, IL] Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Want to make an impact? The Sr. Analyst, SC Finance - Warehousing is responsible for providing financial and analytical support for Ferrara’s distribution network. This role partners closely with the Warehousing teams and the broader Supply Chain teams to improve cost visibility, strengthen forecasting, and execute initiatives that optimize Warehousing performance while maintaining service and quality standards. Ways you will make a difference Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and management reporting. Prepare monthly forecasts for logistics costs and variances, including assessment of key risks and opportunities. Analyze warehousing and distribution performance through cost tracking, supply chain modeling, and network analysis. Identify and help remove non-value-added activities and costs while protecting customer service and quality standards. Develop and maintain activity-based allocation models for variable and fixed distribution costs across business units. Build financial and operational scorecards, key performance indicators, and reporting packages for leadership. Develop strong working relationships with Warehousing teams and cross-functional partners to enable process improvements, project execution, and understanding of performance drivers. Support logistics productivity initiatives and other key projects from analysis through execution. Skills that will make you successful Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex operational and financial data into actionable insights. Ability to take initiative, influence stakeholders, and drive change across cross-functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present results clearly to finance and operational leadership. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong data management, financial modeling, reporting, and process-improvement capabilities. Collaborative mindset and the ability to build productive working relationships across Finance and Supply Chain. Experiences that will support your success Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Econom…

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