Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Chicago Financial Partners, where your expertise will drive strategic decision-making for Fortune 500 clients. We're seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our downtown Chicago office immediately. In this high-impact role, you'll transform complex financial data into actionable insights, supporting our clients' growth initiatives in the heart of the Midwest's financial hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to identify trends and opportunities
- Develop financial models for valuation, scenario planning, and investment analysis
- Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for C-suite stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support M&A activities due diligence
- Monitor market conditions and regulatory changes affecting client portfolios
- Lead process improvement initiatives for financial reporting workflows
- Mentor junior analysts while maintaining ownership of complex analytical projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CFA preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience in corporate finance or investment banking
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg Terminal, and financial modeling software
- Demonstrated expertise in variance analysis, KPI reporting, and dashboard development
- Strong understanding of GAAP, SEC regulations, and financial statement analysis
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex data for non-finance audiences
- Proven track record of delivering accurate financial insights under tight deadlines