Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago's bustling Loop district as a Senior Financial Analyst. You'll drive strategic decision-making through in-depth financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting while collaborating with cross-functional leaders. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement in one of America's premier financial hubs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial performance trends and provide actionable insights to executive leadership
- Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting and scenario planning
- Lead month-end closing processes and ensure SOX compliance
- Partner with department heads to create strategic budgets and variance analysis
- Create executive dashboards and KPI reports using Power BI and Excel
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis for M&A opportunities and capital allocation
- Mentor junior analysts and improve financial reporting workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required (MBA/CFA preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience in corporate or investment finance
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and Power BI
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and SQL database querying
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex data to non-finance stakeholders