Wells Enterprises

Finance Manager - Brand - Chicago, IL

Wells Enterprises  •  $104k - $146k/yr  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Provide direction and strategic planning of WEI Sales & Marketing functions through financial insights, analysis and guidance in achieving overall profitability. Serve as a strategic business partner to internal customers and stakeholders to ensure financial integrity of processes and performance.

  • Lead reporting and analysis involving customer and product portfolios. Advise on margin enhancement opportunities.
  • Oversee customer price lists and calculate monthly/weekly adjusted pricing.
  • Manage monthly forecast process and develop annual budgets.
  • Manage month-end close process and interpretation of financial results.
  • Finance lead for NPD process including evaluation of financial risks & opportunities considering Company strategic objectives. Bid development for all customer brands.
  • Provide strategic insights, analysis and recommendations relating to current & future business performance & strategies.
  • Drive high performance culture by providing guidance, direction and developmental leadership to direct reports. Drive high performance culture by providing guidance, direction and developmental leadership to direct reports.
  • Partner with IT to drive system enhancements and focus on continuous improvements that will impact overall business processes (ie bid process).
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 7 + years finance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Prefer experience within Sales and Marketing.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of financial processes; including modeling, control, analysis, reporting and budgeting.
  • Skills: Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Excel and Hyperion Essbase skills. Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Abilities: Collaborative abilities in building business partnerships. Attention to detail and accuracy, multi-tasking abilities and effectively manage priorities. Must be results-driven.

*Reports to: Director
*Direct reports: Yes
*Indirect reports: NA

The base pay range for this position is $104,000 to $146,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

Wells Enterprises

About Wells Enterprises

Headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet packaged foods. We produce more than 900 ice cream and frozen novelties treats. Wells produces Blue Bunny® ice cream, frozen novelties and specialty frozen desserts along with the iconic Bomb Pop® brand. So much ice cream is produced in Le Mars by Wells that the city was designated as the Ice Cream Capital of the World® by the Iowa legislature!

Blue Bunny branded items are distributed across the nation. Ice cream enthusiasts can find their favorite Blue Bunny products in grocery, convenience and club stores, on mobile vending trucks and in foodservice settings (such as educational institutions, hospitals and restaurants). The company’s corporate office and two ice cream plants are located in Le Mars. Our two other ice cream plants, one in Henderson, NV and the other in Dunkirk, NY help supply our frozen treats across the United States.

Over 4,000 production, sales, office, and support personnel make up the Wells family. With its state-of-the-art production facilities the company is cited by many industry experts as one of the most technically advanced in the industry.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Le Mars, Iowa
Year Founded
Unknown
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