Financial Analyst

FINANCIAL ANALYST

– Well know, international manufacturing company in the Chicagoland area

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Global, multibillion-dollar manufacturing company is looking to add a Financial Analyst to their growing finance team. This newly created role will be a part of the corporate FP&A activities and will support business units. Great opportunity for someone looking to make an impact with a growing, dynamic company.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Our client is a well-respected and established manufacturing company Has offices in dozens of countries Flexibility to work from home Impressive work life balance Countless examples of room for growth Excellent benefits 401k match Competitive salary Amazing close knit team atmosphere Process improvement-oriented role- make things better Opportunity for career growth- move into a business unit or climb the ladder in corporate. Role is open due to growth Company is growing, organically and through acquisitions, just had a large acquisition allowing them to launch in another arena in their market

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCIAL ANALYST

Recommends budget adjustments, and other cost improvement measures. Assist with the analysis of financial information to determine present and future financial performance, including coordinating monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning processes. Help with various business units and leadership to provide guidance around reports, analytics, strategic plans, business plans, and targets. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L analysis, Risk and Opportunity analysis, and bridge comments to shed insights into the business. Ensure consistency between the operating strategy of the business unit and its financial forecasts. Support the monthly close consolidation process by preparing variance analysis and reporting of results for multiple business units Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease lead times, and streamline work processes by working cooperatively and jointly with internal stakeholders Reviews costs and performs cost benefit analysis related to projects and/or programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF FINANCIAL ANALYST

3+ years progressive finance/FPA experience Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance Proficient in Excel and technical skills including Vena MBA or CPA preferred Manufacturing experience is required Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Salary Range:

100,000-125,000 #LI-SP3 EB-7407488509