Primary Location :

BOLINGBROOK, Illinois, United States of America

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

 

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

Solina is a company specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our strategically located production facilities across the world which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.”

SUMMARY OF POSITION

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. You will play a critical role in driving financial performance and influencing business decisions through deep analysis, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration.

As a trusted finance partner, you will provide data-driven insights that shape both short- and long-term strategy for a rapidly growing food solutions company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the Senior Financial Analyst

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support budgeting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Partner with business leaders to understand key financial drivers and deliver actionable insights.
• Translate complex data into clear, concise financial narratives that influence strategic decisions.
• Lead variance analysis and business performance reviews across functions and product lines.
• Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams (Procurement, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain).
• Develop and deliver KPI dashboards and operational performance metrics.
• Conduct monthly profitability analysis by plant, product, and customer.
• Perform manufacturing variance analysis and reporting, highlighting improvement opportunities.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation.
• Support ad hoc analysis and strategic projects as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Typical qualifications would be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional ability to communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• High level of curiosity, ownership, and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong mathematical and quantitative reporting skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and multitask under tight deadlines.
• Confidence and determination to influence stakeholders and drive change.
• Strong customer-service orientation and sound independent judgment.
• Collaborative and approachable; builds positive, respectful relationships across teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive with a strong sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP or BI systems preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May require occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

NO

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10% - 25%     

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment