Ingredion

Ingredion

Financial Analyst, North America Agriculture and Commodity Finance

Westchester, IL · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$84k-$113kDetected 28 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelSAPFP&AAuditingRecruitingCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeFinancial Reporting

About the role

  • About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide!
  • Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's 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.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver topline and cost inputs for forecasts aligned to current marketplace indices and the terms of existing contracts
  • Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and finance-related net corn management processes
  • collaborate with global Agriculture and Commodity teams to develop more rigorous financial planning/forecasting acumen on raw material inputs and co-products pricing
  • Collaborate with US/CAN Agriculture and Commodity team, the US/CAN Commodity Committee, as well as commercial and Operations Finance team members in multiple business segments to align on strategic decisions with regards to commodity purchases, markets/environment, impact on regional cost structure and related customer pricing decisions
  • Support improving global consistency for financial analysis techniques and financial reports for Raw Material Expense,
  • Provide necessary financial data to support and facilitate the day-to-day operations and long-term decision making across multiple business segments with opportunities to standardize globally
  • Ability to deal effectively with dynamic change and support the business teams to deliver results timely and accurately.
  • Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and finance-related net corn management processes; collaborate with global Agriculture and Commodity teams to develop more rigorous financial planning/forecasting acumen on raw material inputs and co-products pricing
  • Develop credibility and build partnerships with key contacts within the business segment teams and with both Corporate and Segment Finance teams
  • Support evaluations and prepare recommendations to reduce raw material cost and maximize co-product valorization across network and other regions. Harmonize data, KPIs and processes to benchmark costs across regions

Requirements

  • Have the demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

Nice to have

  • Have a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
  • CPA or MBA a plus
  • Have 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, accounting, or auditing, preferably at a public company
  • Be able to analyze financial results and assess financial/strategic impacts of business decisions.
  • Have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Have strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • In this role, you must be able to convey information to all levels of the organization in a clear, focused, and concise manner
  • Have strong computer skills with knowledge in the use of Excel and PowerPoint

Compensation

  • $84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual
  • This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual segment forecasting and budgeting reports for management review related to raw materials and overall net corn impact working closely with Segment FP&A teams

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.
  • Total Rewards Package - Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
  • Career Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement

Company info

  • provide guidance / counsel on impacts of market volatility and current commodity status as part of the financial planning/forecasting process
  • Deliver topline and cost inputs for forecasts aligned to current marketplace indices and the terms of existing contracts; provide guidance / counsel on impacts of market volatility and current commodity status as part of the financial planning/forecasting process
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers that will help facilitate effective decision making.

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