Financial Analyst

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. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester, Illinois

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Primary Function:

As a Financial Analyst, Protein Fortification you will provide support for our Protein Fortification Segment Finance, including but not limited to FP&A, Operations Finance, Commercial Finance, SG&A, and Strategic Finance.  Responsibilities include forecasting, reporting and analysis of the full P&L, support the five-year strategic financial and capital plan, mitigate financial risk (i.e. raw material purchasing, inventory, contract compliance, etc.), support customer pricing strategies, make recommendations to optimize profits, comply with internal/external requirements and budget/critically assess the appropriateness of SG&A spend for direct commercial and functional support costs (i.e. R&D, marketing, etc.).  This role will report to the Finance Manager, Protein Fortification.

What you will do:

• Drive improvements in the forecasting processes and adapt the reporting of key performance drivers and product lines as the platform continues to grow
• Monitor and analyze various Healthful Solutions accounts ensuring timely accruals and communication of budget variances for bonus plans (SIP/AIP), inventory reserves, etc.
• Conduct process reviews in partnership with the COEs and Segment Controllers to standardize processes and implement improvements as needed
• Assist in development of reporting packages and assist in presenting results to both Corporate and Segment Leadership Teams, and other key stakeholders
• Assist in inventory management by supporting physical reconciliations, disposition of blocked/ restricted amounts and reporting on overall position
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and internal accounting policies and procedures when completing month end close responsibilities.  
• Link local inflationary pressures from raw materials, freight, and operating costs to determine required price increase customer strategies and facilitate alignment of Commercial and Procurement teams
• Coordinate five-year strategic financial plan, assist in capital/investment prioritization, and consolidate Global inputs for presentation to Executive Leadership
• Assist in the assessment of capital investments and external M&A opportunities by creating discounted cash flow models and communicating out value drivers
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Manufacturing teams to improve the visibility into product profitability and to fully integrate new investments into Ingredion’s organizational structure  
• Lead ad-hoc projects including monitoring inter-company issues and complying with external financial incentive requirements
• Evaluate Power BI data analytics leveraging existing reports to accelerate team adoption of meaningful views
• Develop credibility and build partnerships with key contacts within the Platform Leadership Team and with both Corporate and Regional Finance teams

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA/CPA preferred
• Must have 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, valuation, forecasting, strategy, accounting, or auditing
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing multiple work streams simultaneously
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills; must be able to convey information to all levels of the organization in a clear, focused, and concise manner
• Must be able to analyze financial results and assess financial/strategic impacts of business decisions.
• Must have a strong grasp of income sheet, balance sheet, and cash flow financial statements interactions
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP BW/BPC, and Power Steering
• Knowledge of Food Ingredients, Plant-based Proteins or Corn Wet Milling industry (competition, business climate, manufacturing processes), a plus

Who you are:

• Financial Statement Acumen – Comprehends the interaction between and can create key financial statements; applies knowledge to form conclusions based on financial statements and underlying data
• Performance Reporting & Analysis – Creates robust and meaningful performance reporting metrics and analysis for decision support and looks to streamline and/or automate processes
• Forecasting – Possesses the ability to assess past performance, current business environment, and external outlook to provide a reasonable perspective on future business performance; uses intermediate forecasting tools and looks to streamline and/or automate processes
• Project Management – Leads multi-faceted projects and monitor execution; has ability to identify and manage potential derailers
• Drive for Results – Demonstrates ownership, continual drive to exceed personal and organizational results, steadfastly pushes self and others
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
• Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; seen as a team player and easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration and business partnering
• Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks
• Drive Customer focus – Use metrics and customer feedback to quickly improve capabilities and service and create shared value; Is dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; Anticipates customer impacts when establishing priorities and making decisions
• Create Competitive edge – Monitor performance and benchmark best practices to drive continuous improvement; Seek to understand how issues and solutions will impact other areas of the company; Balance the need for analysis with the need for urgency to make timely, sound decisions; Take responsible risks to achieve outstanding results.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

$81,680.00-$108,906.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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:

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.

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.