Financial Analyst

Geneva Search Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva Search Partners LLC in downtown Chicago invites a Financial Analyst to join the finance team, focusing on revenue reporting, financial analysis, and performance monitoring to support critical business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have experience from public accounting or consulting backgrounds, strong Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. This role offers growth in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, revenue analysis, or reporting.
• Experience analyzing large datasets.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into business insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute revenue, billing, and financial performance reports.
• Analyze revenue trends, client activity, and business metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Work closely with finance and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate revenue reporting and forecasting.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses.
• Ensure data integrity across multiple financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Assist with month-end reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting packages.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

A growing professional services organization in downtown Chicago is seeking a FinancialAnalyst to join its finance team. This position will play a critical role in revenue reporting, financial analysis, and business performance monitoring. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with large volumes of financial data to support key business decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates coming from public accounting, consulting, or other professional services environments who are looking to expand their financial analysis and revenue management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute recurring revenue, billing, and financial performance reports.
• Analyze revenue trends, client activity, and business metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Work closely with finance and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate revenue reporting and forecasting.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses.
• Ensure data integrity across multiple financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Assist with month-end reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting packages.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, revenue analysis, reporting, or related functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and analyze large datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, including:
• XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP
• Complex formulas and data manipulation
• Large dataset analysis and reporting
• Experience with financial reporting systems, ERP platforms, or business intelligence tools is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Geneva Search Partners and our client are equal opportunity employers committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process for candidates with disabilities.