Financial Analyst: Forecasting & Data Insights (Hybrid)

CFS; Hillside (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Hillside, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to turn financial insights into business impact. You will analyze performance, build models, and partner with operations to shape forecasts and budgets.

The role emphasizes automating reporting and delivering dashboards with Power BI in a hybrid, full-time setting. You will work with large data sets, drive actionable insights, and contribute to financial planning and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least four years in financial analysis, cost accounting, or a related analytical role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel, financial modelling, and data analysis skills, with experience handling large data sets.
• Familiarity with financial statements, ERP systems, and reporting tools; experience with Power BI or SQL is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results, identifying key performance drivers, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Build financial models to forecast future performance and assess alternative business scenarios.
• Partner with functional leaders to understand accounting processes and recommend improvements.
• Lead initiatives to automate reporting and improve recurring month-end processes.
• Support the development of reporting dashboards and advanced analytical tools in collaboration with IT.
• Prepare and support monthly rolling forecasts and the annual budgeting process.
• Compile and interpret large data sets to deliver meaningful financial reports and actionable insights.
• Maintain accurate financial analysis and reporting in accordance with applicable GAAP requirements.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

ERP familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SQL

IFS ERP

Job description

CFS in Hillside, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to turn financial insights into business impact. You will analyze performance, build models, and partner with operations to shape forecasts and budgets.

The role emphasizes automating reporting and delivering dashboards with Power BI in a hybrid, full-time setting. You will work with large data sets, drive actionable insights, and contribute to financial planning and manufacturing operations.