Senior Analyst, Commercial Finance

Simple Mills

. Support commercial forecasting for assigned accounts and/or channels, including volume, Net Sales, trade spend, and key revenue drivers .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Commercial Finance, including forecasting, trade analysis, and pricing strategies, while effectively communicating insights and recommendations to cross-functional teams. Proficient in financial modeling and scenario analysis, with a strong attention to detail and ability to validate analytical outputs.

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Commercial Finance ExperienceFinancial ModelingTrade Promotion ManagementBusiness Intelligence ToolsConsumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) Experience

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Hard Skills

ForecastingTrade AnalysisPricing StrategiesVariance AnalysisScenario ModelingNet Sales ReportingKPI AnalysisData ValidationFinancial AnalysisAnalytical Outputs

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailIndependent ValidationDynamic PrioritizationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower BITrade Promotion Management SystemsSyndicated Data Sources

Industry Keywords

Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG)Commercial ForecastingAOPLRPFinancial Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support commercial forecasting for assigned accounts and/or channels, including volume, Net Sales, trade spend, and key revenue drivers
Challenge assumptions and inputs in commercial analyses and identify risks requiring further review
Support consolidation and review of customer- and channel-level forecasts
Translate commercial plans into financial forecasts and performance insights with Sales and Marketing
Support AOP, LRP, and reforecast cycles through assumptions, analyses, and scenario modeling
Prepare Net Sales and commercial performance reporting, including KPIs, variance analysis, and commentary
Analyze performance drivers, risks, and opportunities and support recommendations for decision-making
Communicate findings to cross-functional partners
Execute ad-hoc financial and strategic analyses for customer strategies, pricing initiatives, and commercial priorities
Validate assumptions, results, data, and analytical outputs
Support trade and promotional analysis, including pre-event scenario modeling and post-event performance analysis
Analyze pricing, promotion, mix, and trade investment
Support pricing and price-pack architecture analysis through scenario modeling and impact sizing
Analyze tradeoffs across volume, Net Sales, and profitability
Track trade and commercial budgets, monitor spend versus plan, and explain variances
Maintain and improve Commercial Finance tools, systems, reporting processes, and Trade Promotion Management systems
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Analytics, or a related field required
2–4 years of experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or analytics-focused finance roles
Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience required
Recent, hands-on commercial finance experience preferred
Experience supporting commercial teams through forecasting, trade or promotional analysis, and pricing work
Experience supporting AOP, reforecasting, and planning processes
Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling and scenario analysis
Ability to build, audit, and explain models with a high degree of accuracy
Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI preferred
Familiarity with syndicated data sources such as Circana, Nielsen, and SPINS preferred
Experience with Trade Promotion Management systems preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to independently validate analytical outputs, data, and model results
Clear communication and ability to summarize findings, explain key drivers, and raise questions about assumptions or outputs
Ability to manage multiple recurring processes and priorities in a dynamic environment
Passion for Simple Mills’ mission and commitment to improving the food system
Personal connection to the Simple Mills mission and desire to improve the food system

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus opportunity
Health, financial, and wellness programs
Time off approach
Lifestyle perks
Innovation shipments
Mentorship, collaboration, and career growth opportunities
Hands-on training and learning platforms
Hybrid work model
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities