Interim Senior Finance Lead

Job Description Seeking a contract-to-hire Senior Financial Lead for a disposal client near Naperville, IL . 100% in office.Seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to help build and scale our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function. This role will play a critical part in developing financial models, establishing forecasting processes, and delivering insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organization.Primary Responsibilities:* Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning * Conduct scenario analysis and provide actionable insights on business performance and strategic initiatives * Analyze financial results, identify trends, and explain variances vs. budget and forecast * Design and implement scalable FP&A processes, including monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles * Establish reporting frameworks, KPIs, and dashboards to track company performance * Improve and automate financial processes to increase efficiency and accuracyQualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field * 5+ years of experience in operational FP&A or corporate finance * Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills * Experience building financial processes or working in a high-growth environment preferred * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently * Striven ERP software experience preferredIf you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today! Company Description Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant's team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.Company DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant's team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.