Financial Data Analyst - Chicago, IL

Job Description

Financial Data Analyst, Chicago, Illinois

Position Summary:
The Financial Data Analyst will lead and manage data analytics for Corporate FP&A processes including cost analysis, benchmarking, data modeling, annual and monthly cycles, developing plans and forecasts, analyzing actual results and formulating recommendations for remedial actions and assist with other projects. 

Job Responsibilities:          

• Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
  • Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and projects.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis.
  • Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
  • Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making.
  • Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Create and maintain FP&A dashboards in PowerBI that tracks KPIs and other financial metrics.
  • Preparing regular financial reports and presentations for management. 
  • Providing insightful commentary on financial and non-financial metrics. 
  • Monitoring financial performance in real-time. 
• Decision Support:
  • Supporting strategic decision-making by providing financial analysis and insights. 
  • Using financial analysis to advise management on performance improvement and risk mitigation. 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and or Finance
• 5+ years’ experience directing FP&A processes in a multi-location company with revenues >$200M
• Advanced knowledge of Power BI is required
• Proficiency in MS Dynamics 365 or similar GL systems, experience in using queries, Power BI, Essbase, Hyperion, Oracle, GMI or similar systems.
• High proficiency in MS Office, experience in using queries, advanced Excel skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical abilities, initiative and problem solving skills
• Experience in food and/or agricultural commodities space is preferred
• Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Min Xie​
Recruiter-  Karen Kremer

 

City

Chicago

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$91,500.00 - $147,100.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus