Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

LHH is seeking a Financial Analyst for an exciting opportunity in downtown Chicago. This individual will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and supporting key business decisions through data-driven insights.

Location: Downtown Chicago

Worksite Type: Hybrid/Onsite

Position Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: $45–$50/hour

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, KPIs, profitability metrics, and business performance trends.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare client, departmental, and firm-level financial reporting and statistical analysis.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, utilization, and profitability across business units.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify financial trends, operational risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Partner with accounting, operations, IT, and leadership teams to support financial initiatives and reporting needs.
• Create and present financial data in a clear and concise manner for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and management reporting requests.
• Assist in evaluating business performance and recommending process improvements to drive efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• Three plus years of Financial Analyst, FP&A, Accounting, or related finance experience.
• Experience within legal services, financial services, banking, or other professional services environments is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience working with financial reporting systems and large datasets.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings effectively to leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.