Financial Analyst

Position Title: Financial Analyst

Work Location: North Chicago, Illinois, 60064

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Summary:

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).

Key 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.

Qualification & Experience:

* 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.

Financial Analyst opportunity supporting enterprise BTS/CIO operations. Seeking 6+ years FP&A experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, Excel, SAP, Hyperion Essbase and Power BI. Strong business partnering required. 12-month assignment.