Senior Analyst, Global FP&A

Selig Group – Schaumburg, Illinois Senior Analyst, Global FP&A – Sales and PricingThe CompanyFounded in 1889, Selig Group is a global leader in the design and manufacture of closure liners and flexible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health care, personal care, household and industrial applications. Selig is known for its technical innovation, quality products and exceptional customer service. Selig’s global footprint includes operations in the United States, Canada, China, France and the United Kingdom and is supported by a global sales network. Selig is owned by interests of the Crown family and is supported by CC Industries (CCI), the Chicago-based consulting and management company for the Crown family’s portfolio of operating companies. Selig is well-positioned for continued growth and profitability this year and beyond. About the PositionSelig seeks an up-and-coming senior financial analyst to support its commercial strategy as part of a dynamic and high impact organization. Reporting to the Global FP&A Manager, the role would manage all pricing and margin analysis across the whole company. The successful candidate would lead the global pricing process and balance competitive pricing with required margins and growth opportunities. The position will lead monthly sales reviews and analysis of new opportunities, select strategic projects, orders and demand, and customer and product line performance. The position will work closely with our finance and sales team globally and provide any adhoc support as needed. The successful candidate will be able to thrive in a culture that is characterized as entrepreneurial, nimble, customer-centric, fast-paced, collaborative and team-oriented. The ideal candidate is a hands-on rising star who manages multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work and thrives collaborating in cross-functional teams.Position ResponsibilitiesDrive pricing process by working cross-functionally in a global organization Provide finance, sales teams and business units with timely and consistent pricing, margin and growth analysis Facilitate regular meetings with sales team to review key priorities, sales territory performance, wins/losses, key/focus product performance and order demandPartner with sales and FP&A on sales forecasting and budgetingLead tracking of wins/losses including but not limited to: performance vs budget, actual shipments and sales manager performanceCollect and track data required for sales KPIs, MBRs and other key presentationsLead modeling and analysis to develop business intelligence using sales, profitability and market information Assist sales team as needed with requests including but not limited to: adhoc sales analysis, pricing/margin reviews, updating analysis related to specific customersDrive continuous improvement and automation projects, including new and progressive ways to improve data insightsSupport the successful implementations of new information systems and upgradesSupport the annual budget process and financial forecasts throughout the yearLeverage global systems and tools, including SAP and Salesforce, to prepare analysis and recommendationsPerform other duties, including ad-hoc special projects and financial analysis, as requiredDomestic and international travel to Selig locations as neededEssential Skills and CharacteristicsChampion and promote a strong safety cultureDemonstrate the highest level of ethical and moral standardsExcellent written and verbal communicator in a fast-paced, global team environmentAble to simplify complex information and present thoughtful, fact-based decision analysis Deliver high quality, accurate work in fast-paced environment while managing multiple prioritiesThink and act strategically, focusing on value creation and differentiationHigh level of intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving skillsMotivate, encourage and mentor while maintaining a collaborative work cultureStrong leadership, teamwork, communication and project management skillsAbility to successfully interact with diverse cultures and functions, both internally and externallyAbility to establish strong business partnerships with all levels of the organizationGoal and results oriented, driving accountability across the organizationDemonstrated track record of delivering goals and improvementsAbility to instill a sense of urgency and purpose to accelerate impact, while being agile and adaptableMetrics-driven, proficient with the use of KPIs, strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skillsProficient in the use of systems and implementing new technologies and processesExperience and Education2+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably in a financial planning & analysis or advisory environmentExperience working with businesses who are global and manufacturing-orientedProficient in basic finance and accounting principlesStrong skills in excel and other Microsoft productsPrior experience working cross functionally, experience working with sales preferredPrior experience with different cultures and geographies including N. America, Europe and AsiaPrior experience with managing pricingPrior experience with ERP-based business intelligence tools with SAP preferredUndergraduate degree in Finance or AccountingLocation and RelationshipsBased in Selig’s Schaumburg office reporting to Global FP&A Manager with a hybrid on-site/remote work locationNo direct reportsKey InitiativesImplement new pricing and quoting tools by partnering with sales and finance teamDevelop sales analysis using SAP-based tools to provide business leaders with timely and insightful informationSupport global sales and strategic projects with high-impact, insightful analysis Implement key components of customer and product framework within SAP and its analysis tools