Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Job Type:

Direct-Hire

Location

Chicago

Industry:

Financial Services

Category:

Accounting/Finance

Compensation Range:

$100,000 - $115,000 Per Year

Job id:

26706

Additional Compensation Info:

NA

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Senior Financial Analyst

Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its corporate finance organization. This role will provide financial analysis and decision support to senior leadership while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, analytical professional who can produce accurate, high-quality work, manage multiple priorities, and build strong relationships across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain financial models supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Build reporting and analysis that provide insight into key business and financial drivers.
  • Partner with business leaders to develop accurate projections and identify financial risks and opportunities.
  • Develop ad hoc financial metrics and analyze operational performance and efficiency.
  • Support financial modeling related to new products, strategic initiatives, and potential transactions.
  • Perform profitability analysis and identify opportunities for process and financial improvements.
  • Analyze budget and forecast variances, identify trends, and provide meaningful commentary to leadership.
  • Assist with quarterly financial reporting and presentation materials for senior leadership.
  • Support general accounting activities, including P&L analysis and month-end reporting.
  • Contribute to additional financial and analytical projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 2–3 years of experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, or a related discipline.
  • CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
  • Financial services or other professional services experience is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, GAAP, and consolidation concepts.
  • Exposure to cost accounting or allocation methodologies preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within established timelines.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both business partners and senior leadership.
  • Proactive approach with an interest in process improvement.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with financial planning, reporting, or ERP systems preferred.

 

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