Financial Reporting Analyst (Accounting)

Job Location: ​Chicago​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

We are looking for a financial reporting analyst (accounting) to join our growing Finance team in Chicago, IL! This position will be responsible to support the Financial information of one area of the business which covers a number of industrial facilities with a focus of responsibilities on of one manufacturing facility and over 50 commercial store-locations. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure integrity and validity of Financial statement information with proper accountability, cutoff and validity of information
• Support external and internal Audit execution and completion
• Support necessary changes with policies and procedures to support accounting methodologies and compliance objectives
• Complete monthly and year end activities in a timely manner and within Company deadlines
• Identify opportunities for simplification and automation in current financial processes and systems
• Support and in some cases perform counts of inventory and fixed assets at the facilities across the U.S.
   

Who we are looking for:

• Accounting degree preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience in financial and/or management accounting 
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and management reporting
• Approximately 10-20% of travel within the U.S. to support the one manufacturing facility and over 50 store locations
• Experience with ERP and reporting systems – SAP and HFM system experience as an asset
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the Company and have the necessary interpersonal skills to work effectively with different departments
• Detail oriented, problem solver who can work in a fast-paced environment

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. 

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

#FNA