Corporate Financial Analyst

PMA Financial Network; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PTMA Financial Solutions in Naperville, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to oversee forecasting, budgeting, and analyses to drive growth and profitability. The role supports the accounting team with revenue/expense bookings and partners with senior leaders across the business.

The ideal candidate has deep financial management knowledge, accounting acumen, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to deliver actionable insights and robust financial plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience and 2+ years in FP&A.
• CPA licensure is a plus but not required.
• Strong Excel, Sage and Power BI skills and data self-service ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decisions.
• Produce monthly financial reporting with variance analysis.
• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to align financial plans.
• Support accounting with recurring and non-recurring entries and data reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Sage

Power BI

Accounting principles

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data self-service

Communication

Planning & budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA licensure (a plus)

Tools

Excel

Sage

Power BI

Job description

PTMA Financial Solutions, provides treasury management, liquidity management, and other financial products and services to the public sector. In addition to more than 12,000 local governments, school districts and other public entities, we also partner with over 1,000 financial institutions to help strengthen communities from coast to coast. Our family of financial services companies offers local government investment pool administration, investment advisory services, term investments, cashflow analysis, bond proceeds management, and public finance services for public entities plus stable deposit funding solutions for financial institutions. Our financial expertise, comprehensive products, and advanced technology help clients achieve more today for a better tomorrow. The firm's primary operational hubs are in Denver, Colorado, and Naperville, Illinois, with other offices throughout the United States.

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for overseeing forecasting, budgeting, and financial analyses, and will provide insights to drive the organization's continued growth and profitability. In addition, this role will support the accounting team, including with respect to booking revenue and expenses. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial management principles, accounting acumen, and a track record of engendering cross functional relationships to support leaders across the business.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create leverage and build capacity for Deputy CFO and Corporate Controller.
• Provide insightful analysis of the period-over-period and budget variance results, as well as micro and macro trends in the business.
• Manage the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making across the organization.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to accelerate growth and optimize profitability.
• Represent finance across the business, and partner with executives and cross-functional teams to define and model the potential value of strategic and tactical initiatives, and ensure financial plans align with them.
• Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Support the accounting team, including by taking responsibility for a subset of monthly recurring, as well as non- recurring, entries.
• Support and work with the data team to ensure accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Expert financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage, as well as PowerBI desired.
• Ability to 'self-serve' data and work independently in progressing objectives forward, with 'next level' thought.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including previous experience presenting.
• Strong ability to translate complex strategic concepts into actionable and practical plans, even under challenging circumstances.
• Exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset; willing to go the extra mile to achieve objectives and ensure consistently high-quality work product.
• Welcomes accountability and desire to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Proactivity and responsiveness will be key attributes to being successful in the role.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Previous or current CPA licensure a plus but not required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, and 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis

Physical Requirements: Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time. Lift up to 15 lbs.