Job Description
Join Chicago's premier financial hub as a Senior Financial Analyst at Chicago Financial Partners. We're seeking a strategic thinker to drive data-driven decisions for our growing portfolio of Fortune 500 clients. This role offers unparalleled exposure to complex financial modeling, market analysis, and executive-level reporting in a dynamic downtown environment. If you thrive at the intersection of finance and technology and want to shape the future of corporate strategy, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for forecasting, valuation, and scenario analysis
- Lead quarterly business reviews with executive stakeholders, translating data into actionable insights
- Analyze market trends and regulatory impacts to inform strategic investment decisions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize capital allocation and operational efficiency
- Create executive dashboards and automated reporting tools using Power BI and advanced Excel
- Drive process improvements in financial planning and analysis workflows
- Mentor junior analysts while maintaining ownership of critical financial deliverables
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or quantitative field (MBA/CFA strongly preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience in a corporate or investment environment
- Expert proficiency in Excel (VBA, Power Query, complex modeling) and financial software (SAP, Oracle)
- Advanced data visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau) and SQL knowledge
- Deep understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement analysis
- Proven track record of presenting complex financial concepts to non-financial executives
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities with attention to detail in high-pressure situations