Sr Treasury Analyst Ferrara

Sr Treasury Analyst
Ferrara
Emilia Romagna, Ferrara

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9, 000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U. S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Sr Treasury AnalystJob Location: ChicagoWant to make an impact? The Sr. Treasury Analyst is a critical position within Ferrara's Treasury team that will support day-to-day Treasury and Accounting activities as well as drive best-in-class improvements in process and analytical capabilities. This position will report to the Sr. Director, Treasury.

Ways you will make a differenceKey responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support the daily cash management process for the companyReconcile daily cash activity and manage daily liquidity needs for the companyRecommend revolving credit borrowing and payment decisions to Treasury Manager, while focusing on minimizing interest expenseMaintain the company's daily cash forecast model, ensuring the latest financial planning assumptions are includedContinually reassess cash forecast assumptions (primarily related to net working capital) to improve the accuracy of the modelProvide Finance leadership with updates on cash position and outlook as neededDirectly support the company's planned implementation of a new Treasury Management System (TMS)Become a subject matter expert with the systemEstablish new policies and procedures for daily cash reconciliation, including working with Accounting on uploading daily journal entries to SAPEnsure initial data is uploaded correctly to the systemUpdate and track hedge data for FX, Interest Rates, and CommoditiesTrack debt and interest payments, IC loans, and hedge settlementsResponsible for forecasting interest expense for the company, analyzing bank fees, and working with Accounting to ensure accuracy of debt and interest expense journal entriesAssist team with managing cash/liquidity needs for international subsidiaries, including establishing new cash forecasts as neededTrack FX, interest rate, and commodity hedge details, maintain trade confirmation documentation, track hedge coverage levels, provide Accounting monthly MTM information, and assist with ISDA and other documentation as neededWork closely with the AP and International teams to approve wire transfers and templates in accordance with company policyAssist with Treasury related integration activities, including updating and maintaining Treasury policies/procedures and optimizing the global bank account structure for the companyPerform administrator responsibilities for the company's online banking platforms, including creating/deleting users, assisting with questions, facilitating training, etc. Maintain banking documentation including KYC requests, bank account opening/closing documents, user access forms, payment instructions, bank statements, account signer information, and other documentationProvide support with FBAR requirementsWork with Treasury Manager on other financial analysis as neededSkills that will make you successfulThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated focus on attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgencyProven track record of driving change and process improvementsAbility to drive results through effective collaborationIntellectually curious and a proven thought leaderExperiences that will support your successBachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting4-6 years of prior experience in corporate treasury or related field is requiredCTP/CPA/CFA is a plusPrevious cash management and/or cash forecasting preferredKnowledge and experience in working with Treasury Management Systems is a plusProficiency with the Microsoft Office suiteSAP experience is a plus

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