The Corporate Finance group is a key element of our commitment to finance excellence and the delivery of high quality finance support to the organization.

As your career develops, Ingredion offers a diverse set of career options in the US, Canada and abroad.  Our company continues to grow, organically, geographically and through acquisition.

Primary Function

Manage and execute corporate strategic financial project reviews; the development of the strategic financial forecast for the company; the preparation of M&A valuation analysis and presentations; the development of investor relations analysis and presentations; the review of opportunities to enhance shareholder value; prepare ad hoc requests, and corporate financial planning as necessary.

Supervision: One direct report: Sr. Analyst Strategic Planning (TBC)

Key Deliverables:

Lead detailed compilation and development of 5-year global strategic financial plan, including strategic deployment of cashSupport the preparation of corporate acquisition valuation models and prepare/review regional modelsSupport development of investor relations presentations, including CAGNY and Analyst DayLead strategic financial project reviews for CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of DirectorsEstablish and maintain company WACC, ROIC, and valuation standard methodologyProvide support for ad-hoc multi-segment projects, as neededDevelop collaborative and influential relationships with the CFO, Corporate Strategy team, and Investor Relations teamDevelop credibility and build partnerships with key contacts within the Corporate Finance team,  segment finance teams, and segment strategy teamsAssist with corporate financial planning and analysis as necessary, including, but not limited to supporting results reporting, quarterly earnings package, and board of directors presentationsSupervise, coach, train and mentor department staff in order to develop knowledgeable and skilled strategic financial personnel

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA/CPA preferredMust have 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, valuation, forecasting, strategy, accounting, or auditingExperience in planning, coordinating, and executing multiple work streams simultaneouslyStrong written, verbal communication and presentation skills; must be able to convey information to all levels of the organization in a clear, focused, and concise mannerMust be able to analyze financial results and assess financial/strategic impacts of business decisions.Must be proficient in discounted cash flow modeling and valuation methodologiesMust have a strong grasp of income sheet, balance sheet, and cash flow financial statements interactionsStrong knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP BW, BPC, Bloomberg, and Capital IQ is desirableKnowledge of Food Ingredients or Corn Wet Milling industry (competition, business climate, manufacturing processes), a plus

Desired behaviors & experiences:

Business and Strategic Acumen - Deep understanding of value drivers of the organization and external factors impacting the business and industry; Synthesizes company’s business model, structure, and strategic framework to identify opportunities and/or strategic pivots to create competitive edgeFinancial Statement Acumen – Conducts complex analysis of all company, competitor, acquisition target, and sell-side analyst financial statements results and projectionsInvestment Analysis -  Demonstrates financial modeling expertise to evaluate investments and provide sensitivity analysis, can identify risks and opportunities, as well as connect investments  to company strategic blueprint, competitive landscape, and external company commitmentsDrive for Results – Demonstrates ownership, continual drive to exceed personal and organizational results, steadfastly pushes self and othersProblem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutionsPeer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; seen as a team player and easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration and business partneringPlanning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocksDrive Customer focus – Create trusted partnerships with customers by sharing insights and engaging them in joint strategic planning and problem solving; Is dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; anticipates customer impacts when establishing priorities and making decisionsBuild Great Talent – Actively invest in the development of all direct reports and team members in the Corporate finance department; tailor developmental opportunities to the needs of the individual and the organization; give prompt, honest,  direct and actionable feedback and coaching; take full accountability for building a strong, diverse, high performance team

Relocation Available?            No

Job Grade:                              H                    

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Relocation Available:

No