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Wells Enterprises

Produces Blue Bunny ice cream products

Finance Manager - Commercial Planning & Analysis

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$104.3k - $131.5k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
  • Seven or more years of finance leadership experience, including two or more years interacting with executive-level stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis.
  • Ability to analyze complex business issues, identify insights, evaluate alternatives, and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Advanced analytical capabilities and strong proficiency in Excel, financial systems, and planning tools such as Oracle EPM.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and ability to work in ambiguous or changing environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial analysis, reporting, and executive insights that enable informed commercial decision-making.
  • Develop and lead performance metrics, scorecards, and reporting, providing clear commentary, progress tracking, and actionable recommendations.
  • Lead annual planning and long-range financial modeling, aligning cross-functional assumptions and translating results into strategic business actions.
  • Provide forward-looking analysis and thought leadership by identifying risks, opportunities, and key drivers of business performance.
  • Design and improve forecasting and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision support.
  • Solve complex business challenges by evaluating alternatives, applying financial rigor, and developing practical recommendations.
  • Lead system, reporting, and data enhancement initiatives in partnership with FP&A and IT, including testing, validation, and continuous process improvement.
  • Influence and lead change across the organization, driving adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
  • Lead high-priority projects and special initiatives, providing structure, problem-solving, and execution support for strategic business needs.

About the Company

Wells Enterprises

Produces Blue Bunny ice cream products

Wells Enterprises is the largest privately held ice cream maker in the United States, producing over 900 ice creams and frozen novelties under Blue Bunny and Bomb Pop. It operates two Le Mars plants plus facilities in Henderson, NV and Dunkirk, NY, with products made in advanced facilities and shipped nationwide through grocery, club, mobile trucks, and foodservice channels. It stands out as a long-time family-run business that operates as an independent unit within the Ferrero Group. Its goal is to keep expanding its nationwide frozen dessert lineup while leveraging Ferrero’s scale to reach more customers.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Le Mars, IA
Founded
1913

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