Lead, F&II Finance Analyst at Ingredion in Illinois

Lead, F&II Finance Analyst Location: Bedford Park, IL 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, IL Workplace type: Hybrid The Lead, F&II Finance Analyst is primarily responsible for capital, yield, supplies and packaging adjustments and reporting, inventory analysis, reconciliations, yield reporting, monthly close preparation and required reporting along with forecasting and other ad hoc tasks. DTP creation/review, overseeing audit requirements and delivery and striving for improvements in processes are also key tasks of this role. Lead will help guide, review and suggest improvements in tasks for Accountant. Focus is on accuracy, timeliness and ownership of tasks.  This person will report to our Accounting Manager - F&II, US/CAN and will have 1 direct report. What you will do: Develop Accountant – oversee one Accountant helping review, guide and improve upon tasks. Supplies/Packaging Adjustment/Analysis and Reporting – In charge of preparing, analyzing and adjusting supplies and packaging inventory/consumption to help operations and finance groups to understand and accurately assess usages. Resin Preparation – Prepare key entries for inventory/consumption, analysis and reporting for key supply used in sweetener manufacturing. Account Reconciliations – Prepare monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure internal control policies are being followed. Yield Preparation – Prepare yield/accounting each month, analyzing data for reasonability. Maintenance adjustments – Prepare analysis, entries and reporting to correctly reflect expected maintenance monthly for select plants. Monthly Variance Reporting – Prepare monthly analysis reports comparing actuals vs forecast for production, manufacturing expenses. Key drivers of variances communicated clearly and concisely to assist operations and finance in understanding of impacts. Forecasting/Budgeting – Work cross-functionally across plants to prepare monthly forecasts and periodic budgets (fixed and variable costs). Inventory management – Assist in physical inventory counts/reconciliations as required. Audit/SOX Controls – Assist and help guide Audit data requests as needed. Process Improvement – Conduct process reviews periodically to standardize and enhance procedures across the COE (Center of Excellence). Lead the implementation of improvements identified through this process. Develop Relationships – Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all units and functional managers across local and remote locations to ensure accurate and timely reporting of plant financial performance. What you will bring: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required 2+ years relevant experience as Senior Accountant/Senior Analyst Consistently perform tasks with accuracy and adherence to deadlines Proven proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Intermediate/Advanced in Excel) Demonstrated ability to understand business processes/cost concepts Experience using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) costing systems. SAP experience preferred Demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop solutions and drive improvements Ownership mindset on core responsibilities Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to various levels within the organization Travel required as necessary (minimal) Desirable requirements: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Exhibits prioritization and organizational skills Works collaboratively with peers and others Embraces change and is open to new ideas and approaches Flexibility in job responsibilities as part of overall team Experience training others (potential direct report in past) 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 #LI-BS1 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: $102,100.00-$136,166.67 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.