About this role
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.
Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.
As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.
At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Finance
The Role
As the Finance Manager, Commercial Planning & Analysis, you will provide direction, guidance, and strategic insights through complex and interpretive financial analyses for the commercial organization. Serve as a strategic business partner to internal customers and stakeholders to maximize financial outcomes and optimize forecasting and planning processes
What You’ll Do
- Lead financial analysis, reporting, and executive insights that enable informed commercial decision-making.
- Develop and lead performance metrics, scorecards, and reporting, providing clear commentary, progress tracking, and actionable recommendations.
- Lead annual planning and long-range financial modeling, aligning cross-functional assumptions and translating results into strategic business actions.
- Provide forward-looking analysis and thought leadership by identifying risks, opportunities, and key drivers of business performance.
- Design and improve forecasting and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision support.
- Solve complex business challenges by evaluating alternatives, applying financial rigor, and developing practical recommendations.
- Lead system, reporting, and data enhancement initiatives in partnership with FP&A and IT, including testing, validation, and continuous process improvement.
- Influence and lead change across the organization, driving adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
- Lead high-priority projects and special initiatives, providing structure, problem-solving, and execution support for strategic business needs.
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What You’ll Bring
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 7 + years finance leadership experience, including 2 + years interacting with executive level stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis.
- Ability to analyze complex business issues, identify insights, evaluate alternatives, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Advanced analytical capabilities with strong proficiency in Excel, financial systems, and planning tools such as Oracle EPM.
- Results-oriented with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and thrive in ambiguous or changing environments
The base pay range for this position is $104,295 to $131,543 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, 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