Financial Analyst, FP&A Job at Woodland Foods, Waukegan, IL

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  • Woodland Foods
  • Waukegan, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Department : Accounting

Reports to: Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Waukegan, Illinois | Hybrid (Onsite 2–3 Days/Week)

Job Class: Exempt

Position Summary:

Woodland Gourmet is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Analyst with 2–3 years of experience. The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across all areas of the organization. This role plays a key part in delivering insights that drive operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles and excellent communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial plans
  • Perform variance and trend analysis to explain financial results and support business decisions
  • Support cost analysis, capital investment analysis & reviews
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, and other areas of the organization to gather, analyze, and report financial data to enable insights
  • Maintain and enhance financial models and reporting tools
  • Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership
  • Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 2–3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate finance
  • Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis
  • Experience with ERP and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, M3) a plus
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Manufacturing industry experience is a plus but not required

Work Schedule:

Hybrid work model – onsite 2–3 days per week, with the remaining days remote.

Woodland Gourmet hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of our organization. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. The base salary for this role will be $75,000 to $90,000. This position is eligible for annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions). Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the company will determine, at its discretion, the salary offered and it will reflect the market conditions and cost of living for your geographic location. 

Our benefits program is designed to support our team in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We deeply value the contributions of our team members and are committed to offering a competitive total compensation package. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription drug plan, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off. 

Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. 

E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website.

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Temporary work, Remote work, Flexible hours, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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