Job Title: Financial Analyst
Contract Duration: 1 year, possible extension
Location: Lake Bluff, IL
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Summary
Provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Corporate Business & Technology Services (BTS) organization. Oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.
Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Financial Analyst to support our Business & Technology Services, office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Responsibilities
- Exercise judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status within area of responsibility with a bias towards early action and cost/benefit analysis.
- Routinely perform financial planning and analysis activities for the Cybersecurity and Nutrition areas, which may include any combination of the following areas: budgeting and forecasting, detailed variance analysis, headcount analysis, purchase requisition approvals, capital management.
- Drive the monthly closing process, including the preparation of journal entries and conducting research across multiple financial systems. Provides analytical insight into budget variances and performance.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance vs. Last year, plan, and latest forecast.
- Partner with business to develop month-end analysis and commentary related to the financial close cycle and quarterly Latest Best Estimate (LBE) cycles.
- Understand the business as a subject matter expert, represents the business in finance decisions.
- Support the business in the forecast and actuals for Capital, project Expenses and Prepaids.
- Participate in ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by finance management and/or the groups supported.
- Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, directors, DVPs, colleagues and CFS team.
- Ability to synthesize, anticipate risks and opportunities, have clear priorities for both the divisions you support and the financial area, and ensure to submit the reports and analysis on time.
- Execute annual goals and objectives as defined by the Corporate Finance team.
Education and Experience You Will Bring
- Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
- 6 years minimum experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting.
- Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel, Hyperion Essbase, Power BI and SAP.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills; ability to synthesize complex, technical issues and summarize with clarity.
- Ability to manage many competing priorities and execute in a pressurized environment
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