Financial Analyst

Benda Infotech; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Benda Infotech in United States, Illinois, Chicago is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the finance team. You will prepare monthly reports, support variance analysis, and help with month-end close and budgeting processes.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, cross-system data compilation (SAP, payroll, BI tools), and ad hoc analyses. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting and 1+ year of related experience, with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 1+ years of work experience in a finance organization or relevant internship experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update monthly financial reports to support internal finance reviews and team presentations.
• Assist with budget vs. actual variance analysis across departments to identify key drivers of performance.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including account reconciliations.
• Help maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support decision-making across the internal finance team.
• Compile data from multiple systems (e.g., SAP, payroll, BI tools) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support financial audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Support cross-functional finance projects through data gathering, report preparation, and follow-up on key deliverables.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Full Job Description

Who You Are

You are an energetic, collaborative, and organized team player with strong communication skills and a drive to deliver results. You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are excited to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. While you may be early in your career, you bring a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to dig into the details. You ask thoughtful questions, take initiative, and approach every assignment with a willingness to learn—whether analyzing numbers, building reports, or supporting team projects. You are eager to develop your skills, understand the “why” behind the work, and contribute to a high-performing finance team.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and update monthly financial reports to support internal finance reviews and team presentations
• Assist with budget vs. actual variance analysis across departments to identify key drivers of performance
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including account reconciliations
• Help maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support decision-making across the internal finance team
• Compile data from multiple systems (e.g., SAP, payroll, BI tools) to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support financial audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests
• Support cross-functional finance projects through data gathering, report preparation, and follow-up on key deliverables

You’ll Need to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 1+ years of work experience in a finance organization or relevant internship experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel

We’d Love to See

• Enthusiasm for learning and applying AI tools to enhance financial reporting, analysis, and process efficiency
• Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, results-driven mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong communication, analytical, critical-thinking, and presentation skills
• Self-starter who is well organized and able to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines
• High degree of accuracy with a strong attention to detail