Financial Analyst

ABM industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries in Chicago seeks a Financial Analyst to provide analytical support for the Chicago area and ESC financial close, budgeting, and forecasting. You will collaborate with Accounting and Operations, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills, and local presence for the role.

The role emphasizes building financial models, maintaining forecasts, and analyzing variance to drive improvements. A local candidate with 2+ years in finance is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in finance and accounting is required.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and other MS Office products.
• Working knowledge of Hyperion SmartView is required.
• Experience in Anaplan is preferred.
• Ability to present financial data concisely, utilizing visualizations when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Update 12-month forecast quarterly.
• Conduct reports and analysis related to annual budget and quarterly financial metrics.
• Review P&L for variances and advise operations on opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and report monthly and quarterly operating financial metrics.
• Contribute to month-end close process and submit journal entries.
• Special projects and other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Present financial data visually

Independent work

Prioritize projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

Hyperion SmartView

Anaplan

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The financial analyst will provide analytical support to the Chicago area/function of ABM Industries. This person will be working closely with our Accounting Team in our Enterprise Service Center (ESC) for our financial close as well as our Operations department to assist in budgeting and forecasting. This is a key position that will interact with team members at all levels, requiring excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent computer skills, and exceptional problem-solving skills.

*All applicants must be local to the Chicago area to be considered.

Benefit Information

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Pay

$75,000-$85,000
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s
education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning
• Update 12-month forecast quarterly
• Conduct reports and analysis related to annual budget and quarterly financial metrics
• Review P&L for variances and advise operations on opportunities for improvement
• Maintain and report monthly and quarterly operating financial metrics
• Contribute to month-end close process and submit journal entries
• Special projects and other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required
• 2+ years of experience in finance and accounting is required
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and other MS Office products
• Working knowledge of Hyperion SmartView is required
• Experience in Anaplan is preferred
• Ability to present financial data concisely, utilizing visualizations when necessary
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize projects and execute and deliver key objectives in a timely manner
• Familiarity with Balance Sheet and Income Statements
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and aggressively contribute to departmental discussions pertaining to problem-solving