Finance Manager - Commercial Planning & Analysis - Chicago, IL
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The Finance Manager, Commercial Planning & Analysis provides strategic financial analysis and guidance to the commercial organization. The role partners with internal stakeholders to improve financial outcomes and forecasting and planning processes. It leads financial reporting, performance measurement, annual planning, long-range modeling, and initiatives that strengthen decision support and organizational adoption of new tools and processes.
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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
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Lead financial analysis, reporting, and executive insights that enable informed commercial decision-making.
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Develop and lead performance metrics, scorecards, and reporting, providing clear commentary, progress tracking, and actionable recommendations.
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Lead annual planning and long-range financial modeling, aligning cross-functional assumptions and translating results into strategic business actions.
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Provide forward-looking analysis and thought leadership by identifying risks, opportunities, and key drivers of business performance.
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Design and improve forecasting and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision support.
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Solve complex business challenges by evaluating alternatives, applying financial rigor, and developing practical recommendations.
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Lead system, reporting, and data enhancement initiatives in partnership with FP&A and IT, including testing, validation, and continuous process improvement.
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Influence and lead change across the organization, driving adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
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Lead high-priority projects and special initiatives, providing structure, problem-solving, and execution support for strategic business needs.
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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 (https://wellsenterprisesinc.com/news/benefits) .
Requisition ID : 2209728
How this job compares
Set against the 1,902 open Finance Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Illinois median$110–150K/yr49 salary ranges
- US median$50–68/hr22 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 66 open Finance Manager jobs in Illinois and 1,902 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Finance Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 7 years (1,727 postings).
- Education
- 1,203 of the 1,902 open Finance Manager jobs (63%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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