Job TitleProvide direction and strategic planning of WEI Sales & Marketing functions through financial insights, analysis and guidance in achieving overall profitability. Serve as a strategic business partner to internal customers and stakeholders to ensure financial integrity of processes and performance.Job DescriptionLead reporting and analysis involving customer and product portfolios. Advise on margin enhancement opportunities. Oversee customer price lists and calculate monthly/weekly adjusted pricing. Manage monthly forecast process and develop annual budgets. Manage month-end close process and interpretation of financial results. Finance lead for NPD process including evaluation of financial risks & opportunities considering Company strategic objectives. Bid development for all customer brands.
Provide strategic insights, analysis and recommendations relating to current & future business performance & strategies. Drive high-performance culture by providing guidance, direction and developmental leadership to direct reports. Partner with IT to drive system enhancements and focus on continuous improvements that will impact overall business processes (i.e. bid process).QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. 7 + years finance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Prefer experience within Sales and Marketing. Knowledge of financial processes; including modeling, control, analysis, reporting and budgeting. Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Excel and Hyperion Essbase skills. Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborative abilities in building business partnerships. Attention to detail and accuracy, multi-tasking abilities and effectively manage priorities. Must be results-driven.About UsWells 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 4 production plants and 2 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 InfoJob Identification . Job Category Finance. Posting Date 01/16/2026, 07:15 PM. Job Schedule Full time. Locations 24 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, 60602, US (Hybrid).