Financial Analyst

Spectraforce Technologies; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Illinois is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide FP&A support to BTS/CIO operations. This role analyzes financial results and supports budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes.

You will partner with business teams, prepare variance analyses, and ensure timely reporting. The position requires 6+ years of FP&A experience, Excel, SAP, Hyperion Essbase, and Power BI proficiency, with a focus on clarity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA/CMA/MBA preferred.
• 6+ years FP&A/Accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Exercise judgment in planning, organizing and performing work with cost/benefit analysis.
• Perform FP&A activities for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and headcount.
• Drive monthly close process and prepare journal entries; analyze budget variances.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports comparing current performance to LY, plan and forecast.
• Partner with business to develop month-end analysis and commentary on close cycles.
• Understand business as SME and represent finance in decisions.
• Support forecast/actuals for capital, project expenses and prepaids.
• Participate in ad hoc analyses and reporting for finance management.
• Maintain positive communication with all levels and ensure timely reports.
• Synthesize risks/opportunities and set priorities for financial areas.
• Execute annual goals defined by Corporate Finance.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Business partnering

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Hyperion Essbase

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Position Title: Financial Analyst

Work Location: Abbott Park, Illinois, USA 60064

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Summary

Provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Corporate Business & Technology Services (BTS) organization. Oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.

Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Financial Analyst to support our Business & Technology Services, office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Key Responsibilities

• Exercise judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status within area of responsibility with a bias towards early action and cost/benefit analysis.
• Routinely perform financial planning and analysis activities for the Cybersecurity and Nutrition areas, which may include any combination of the following areas: budgeting and forecasting, detailed variance analysis, headcount analysis, purchase requisition approvals, capital management.
• Drive the monthly closing process, including the preparation of journal entries and conducting research across multiple financial systems. Provides analytical insight into budget variances and performance.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance vs. Last year, plan, and latest forecast.
• Partner with business to develop month-end analysis and commentary related to the financial close cycle and quarterly Latest Best Estimate (LBE) cycles.
• Understand the business as a subject matter expert, represents the business in finance decisions.
• Support the business in the forecast and actuals for Capital, project Expenses and Prepaids.
• Participate in ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by finance management and/or the groups supported.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, directors, DVPs, colleagues and CFS team.
• Ability to synthesize, anticipate risks and opportunities, have clear priorities for both the divisions you support and the financial area, and ensure to submit the reports and analysis on time.
• Execute annual goals and objectives as defined by the Corporate Finance team.

Qualification & Experience

• Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 6 years minimum experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting.
• Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel, Hyperion Essbase, Power BI and SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills; ability to synthesize complex, technical issues and summarize with clarity.
• Ability to manage many competing priorities and execute in a pressurized environment.

Mobile-Optimized JD Summary

Financial Analyst opportunity supporting enterprise BTS/CIO operations. Seeking 6+ years FP&A experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, Excel, SAP, Hyperion Essbase and Power BI. Strong business partnering required. 12-month assignment.