Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Downers Grove, Illinois


About the Company:
IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of Water and Flow Management Solutions and Specialty Adhesives Solutions for applications where failure is not an option. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheets for aircraft canopies. We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes. Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast-growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing.

Today our industry leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world-class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain. IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US, Europe and China supporting sales to over 85 countries.

IPS Corporation is a portfolio company that is part of Centerbridge Partners. Centerbridge Partners, L.P., is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines - private equity, private credit, and real estate - in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for its investors. The Firm was founded in 2005 and has approximately $36 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis activities across the organization. This role will partner closely with the Finance team across operating companies and business stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, curious, and comfortable working with large data sets. This role focuses on building foundational reporting, supporting financial models, and delivering insights that help inform business decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support key components of monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and flash reporting activities
• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and key performance drivers
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models aligned with business metrics
• Assist in preparation of materials for Monthly Operating Reviews, board materials, and reporting to support senior and executive leadership
• Gather and validate financial data from multiple systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business needs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects
• Participate in finance-driven projects and initiatives to improve business performance and enhance processes
• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and reporting
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting tools, and data accuracy
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including modeling and data analysis
• Familiarity with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Power BI, or similar)
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, preferably in a multi-entity or manufacturing environment
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or similar industries
• Progress toward a professional certification (CFA, CPA, or similar) is a plus

Salary range: $77,000 - $132,000