Senior Financial Analyst

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded performer who is highly analytical, thrives in a fast-paced work environment, and embraces a collaborative work style. This is a highly visible role business partner role which will work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional business partners to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance. This role is based out of their downtown Chicago office with a hybrid schedule offering a mix of in-person and remote work; the expectation for this role is ~3-days in-office per week. Key Responsibilities: Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and provide value-added insights to business partners that support data-driven decision-making Maintain and enhance the monthly financial forecast to support strategic planning and operational performance Assist with the annual budgeting process, partnering with departments and business units to build a detailed consolidated financial plan Perform ad hoc financial analysis to provide deeper insights into business performance and emerging trends Partner with the Accounting team to enhance the GL structure and improve financial reporting processes Consolidate, report, and analyze key financial and operational KPIs Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial planning workflows Work both independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality financial analysis and insights Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or a related finance role Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Experience supporting or building a corporate budgeting process Strong experience with variance analysis and financial commentary Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights for non-finance stakeholders Vena or similar FP&A software experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr