Financial Analyst

PurposeBuilt Brands; Gurnee (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Pet insurance

Fitness stipend

Employee discount

Summer hours

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

PurposeBuilt Brands is seeking a Financial Analyst (FP&A) to support planning, forecasting and reporting across cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, modeling, and performance analysis to drive profitable growth.

The position offers hybrid work in Gurnee, IL, with opportunities to deliver actionable insights, collaborate with sales, marketing, operations and supply chain, and present to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in relevant analytical roles in Finance.
• Proficiency with Excel, Access and SQL.
• Experience in financial modeling and best-practice deployment.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, forecasts and long‑range planning processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, contribution and profitability.
• Partner with leaders to understand assumptions, risks and opportunities impacting financial performance.
• Track and report key financial and operational performance metrics.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses and management presentations.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast and prior year performance.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive implementation.
• Develop expertise with Syspro ERP.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

SQL

Communication

Business acumen

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Syspro ERP

Job description

Financial Analyst – Financial Planning and Analysis

Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois

Who We Are

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top‑tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Harris, Green Gobbler, 30 Seconds, Goo Gone, Mighty Mint, Biokleen, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro‑Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work.

The Role

The Financial Analyst (FP&A) plays a critical role in supporting the company’s financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business performance analysis. This position partners with cross functional leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain to deliver actionable insights that drive profitable growth and informed decision making. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail oriented and thrives in a fast paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Support the annual budget, forecasts and long‑range planning processes
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, contribution and profitability
• Partner with business leaders to understand the assumptions, risks and opportunities impacting financial performance
• Track and report key financial and operational performance metrics
• Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses and management presentations
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast and prior year performance
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize process improvement opportunities
• Develop expert knowledge with the ERP environment (Syspro)
• Ad‑hoc analysis as needed

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated analytical and complex problem‑solving abilities
• Strong user of Microsoft analytical and database tools, including Excel, Access and SQL
• Demonstrated financial modeling expertise
• Prior experience successfully implementing best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated and possess strong business acumen
• Detail‑oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks within established deadlines
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 3‑5 years in relevant analytical roles in Finance
• Relevant experience in a range of environments including manufacturing, consumer packaging, retail distribution, multi‑brand, multi‑division, extensive product portfolios, international, Healthcare products

Compensation Range

$75,000–$90,000

Benefits

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that’s in the office or remote.

What We Offer

• Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
• 401(k) company match
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual fitness stipend
• Unmatched employee discount on all products
• Summer hours
• LinkedIn learning membership