Burr Ridge, IL · Hybrid
$84K - $105K/yr
Our family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies, Personalization Mall, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Wolferman's Bakery, and more. We're continuing to invest ...
Burr Ridge, IL · Hybrid
$84K - $105K/yr
Our family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies, Personalization Mall, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Wolferman's Bakery, and more. We're continuing to invest ...
Burr Ridge, IL · Hybrid
$84K - $105K/yr
Our family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies, Personalization Mall, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Wolferman's Bakery, and more. We're continuing to invest ...
Burr Ridge, IL · Hybrid
$84K - $105K/yr
Our family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies, Personalization Mall, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Wolferman's Bakery, and more. We're continuing to invest ...
Burr Ridge, IL · Hybrid
$84K - $105K/yr
Our family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies, Personalization Mall, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Wolferman's Bakery, and more. We're continuing to invest ...
Burr Ridge, IL · Hybrid
$84K - $105K/yr
Our family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies, Personalization Mall, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Wolferman's Bakery, and more. We're continuing to invest ...
Burr Ridge, IL · On-site
$84K - $105K/yr
Our family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies, Personalization Mall, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Wolferman's Bakery, and more. We're continuing to invest ...
Burr Ridge, IL · On-site
$84K - $105K/yr
Our family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies, Personalization Mall, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Wolferman's Bakery, and more. We're continuing to invest ...
$97K - $133K/yr
... plant scale up and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP ... S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and ...
$97K - $133K/yr
... plant scale up and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP ... S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and ...
Naperville, IL · On-site
$97K - $133K/yr
... plant scale up and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP ... S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and ...
Naperville, IL · On-site
$97K - $133K/yr
... plant scale up and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP ... S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and ...
A Cookies Factory job involves working in a production facility that makes cookies on a large scale. Responsibilities may include mixing ingredients, operating machinery, monitoring baking processes, packaging finished products, and ensuring quality control. Workers must follow safety and hygiene standards to maintain product quality. Roles vary from production line workers to quality inspectors and machine operators. This job requires attention to detail, teamwork, and sometimes physical labor in a fast-paced environment.
To excel in a Cookies Factory role, you need knowledge of food production processes, familiarity with food safety regulations, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with industrial baking equipment, temperature controls, and inventory management systems is usually valuable, and food safety certifications may be required. Attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality cookie production while maintaining compliance and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
A typical workday at a cookies factory involves operating and monitoring baking machinery, preparing raw ingredients, performing quality checks on finished products, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. Employees often work as part of a team on a production line, coordinating with others to keep the process running smoothly and efficiently. Shifts may vary depending on the production schedule, and there can be peak periods—such as holidays—when demand increases. The work environment is usually fast-paced and requires both standing for extended periods and adherence to strict safety and hygiene protocols. Teamwork, organization, and attention to detail are crucial for meeting production targets and ensuring product quality.
$84K - $105K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 28 days ago
Location:Burr Ridge, IL (Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote)
About 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc.
For more than 45 years, 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. has helped customers celebrate, connect, and express themselves through thoughtfully curated gifts and experiences. Our family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies, Personalization Mall, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Wolferman's Bakery, and more.
We're continuing to invest in technology, digital transformation, and Agile delivery practices to support our growing business. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative PMO organization and make a direct impact on how our technology teams deliver value across the enterprise.
Position Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst - Revenue & Merchandising is a key member of the Merchandise Finance team and serves as the primary finance business partner supporting the organizations across multiple brands with emphasis on the Food Brands: (Cheryl's Cookies, The Popcorn Factory, and 1-800-Baskets)
This position is responsible for developing budgets, forecasts, financial models, reporting, and business analyses that support profitable growth and informed decision making. The Senior Financial Analyst will translate merchandising, pricing, promotional, and sales strategies into financial outcomes while partnering closely with cross-functional leaders to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve forecast accuracy.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, advanced analytical skills, and a collaborative business partnership approach within a fast-paced, highly seasonal eCommerce environment.
What You'll Do
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning activities for assigned brands.
Develop and maintain driver-based financial models supporting demand, revenue, average order value (AOV), product mix, promotional activity, gross margin, and contribution margin.
Partner with merchandising team to translate business initiatives into financial plans.
Support monthly forecast updates by identifying risks, opportunities, and changes in business assumptions.
Financial Analysis & Business Partnership
Prepare weekly and monthly financial reporting and variance analyses comparing Actuals to Forecast, Budget, and Prior Year.
Provide actionable insights into sales performance, promotional effectiveness, pricing decisions, assortment changes, customer demand, and margin performance.
Evaluate financial impact of merchandising initiatives, promotional calendars, pricing strategies, and new product launches.
Perform scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision making.
Assist in development of business cases and ROI analyses for new initiatives.
Reporting & Performance Management
Develop and maintain recurring management reports, KPI dashboards, and executive presentations.
Monitor key operating metrics including:
o Net Sales
o Orders
o Average Order Value
o Product Mix
o Promotional Performance
o Gross Margin
o Variable Gross Profit
o Contribution Margin
Identify emerging trends and proactively communicate risks and opportunities to business leaders.
Cross Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with:
o Merchandising
o Finance Leadership
o Marketing
o Inventory Planning
o Supply Chain
o Accounting
o Corporate Finance
Ensure alignment between operational assumptions and financial forecasts.
Support month-end close activities and collaborate with Accounting on variance explanations and accrual reviews.
Process Improvement
Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, financial models, reporting automation, and analytical tools.
Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, reporting efficiency, and data quality.
Assist with implementation of new reporting capabilities and planning tools.
Support ad hoc analyses, strategic projects, and executive requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field.
3-5 years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or related experience.
Experience supporting merchandising, revenue management, sales, marketing, or commercial finance functions preferred.
Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Power Query (preferred), large data set analysis, driver-based financial modeling
Experience creating executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial business partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to influence business decisions through data-driven analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting eCommerce, retail, consumer products, food manufacturing, or omnichannel businesses.
Experience with Oracle EPM, Smart View, Hyperion, or similar planning systems.
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
Experience with Sigma, Power BI, Oracle Analytics, Looker, or similar business intelligence tools.
SQL, Python, Snowflake or other data analytics experience is a plus.
Success in This Role
The successful candidate will:
Serve as the trusted finance partner to merchandising leaders.
Deliver timely, accurate forecasts and insightful financial analysis.
Improve visibility into business performance through meaningful KPIs and reporting.
Influence decisions related to pricing, promotions, assortment, and profitability.
Build scalable financial models that improve forecast accuracy and business planning.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and financial insight.
Why Join Us?
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
To support our commitment to being an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive and competitive health, wellness, and additional benefits to eligible full-time team members. Benefit eligibility may vary based on location, average hours worked, and length of service.
Benefits may include*:
*Exact benefit terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and applicable law. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate benefit plans and programs at any time.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field.
3-5 years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or related experience.
Experience supporting merchandising, revenue management, sales, marketing, or commercial finance functions preferred.
Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Power Query (preferred), large data set analysis, driver-based financial modeling
Experience creating executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial business partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to influence business decisions through data-driven analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting eCommerce, retail, consumer products, food manufacturing, or omnichannel businesses.
Experience with Oracle EPM, Smart View, Hyperion, or similar planning systems.
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
Experience with Sigma, Power BI, Oracle Analytics, Looker, or similar business intelligence tools.
SQL, Python, Snowflake or other data analytics experience is a plus.
