Sr. Financial Analyst

Description We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a corporate finance team in West Chicago, Illinois, supporting planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. This role partners with business leaders to turn financial goals into practical operating plans, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and provide insights that guide decision-making. The position also contributes to executive-level reporting, capital planning, and the ongoing effectiveness of financial planning tools while handling sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the preparation of annual operating plans, financial forecasts, and capital budgets for the organization.
• Build, maintain, and refine budget and forecast reports that provide clear visibility into financial performance and planning assumptions.
• Review actual results against plans and projections, identify material variances, and explain the operational and financial factors driving performance.
• Partner with business unit leaders to translate strategic priorities into measurable financial plans and actionable operating targets.
• Maintain and enhance budgeting and forecasting models and applications so they align with current methodologies, internal policies, and reporting needs.
• Oversee capital expenditure tracking and planning activities to support disciplined investment decisions and resource allocation.
• Support the creation of presentations and financial materials for senior leadership and board-level discussions.
• Administer the Adaptive planning system, validate data integrity, troubleshoot issues, and provide analytical support to internal users.
• Conduct detailed expense analysis for corporate departments and deliver ad hoc evaluations of risks, scenarios, and business issues as needed.

Benefits include 401K, insurance, vacation, holiday pay and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or a comparable corporate finance role.
• Hands-on experience with forecasting and planning platforms such as Adaptive, Oracle Planning, Essbase, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, accounting principles, and analytical techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to perform financial modeling, variance analysis, ad hoc analysis, and data-driven problem solving.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and support business partners in planning and decision-making.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential financial information responsibly.

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