Hybrid Finance Lead: Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,562 - 135,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching up to 5%

Additional 4% retirement contribution

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is seeking a Budget & Financial Analyst Lead in Evanston, IL. The role leads enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, partnering with senior leadership to translate priorities into actionable financial plans and provide board-ready insights.

The position supports resource allocation optimization, monthly variance analysis, and continuous improvement of planning processes. Hybrid work is available with on-site days Tuesday and Thursday in Evanston.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in financial principles, budgeting, and variance analysis within a complex organizational environment.
• Advanced ability to analyze complex financial data, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial planning and reporting.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder partnership skills across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of annual budgets and multi-year financial plans.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate priorities into actionable financial plans.
• Oversee monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide recommendations to optimize costs.
• Prepare and deliver budget-to-actual analyses and board-ready narratives.
• Develop and present financial forecasts and analyses to leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor analysts and drive continuous improvement in budgeting processes.

Skills

Financial principles

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Communication skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Adaptive

Excel

Job description

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is seeking a Budget & Financial Analyst Lead in Evanston, IL. The role leads enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, partnering with senior leadership to translate priorities into actionable financial plans and provide board-ready insights.

The position supports resource allocation optimization, monthly variance analysis, and continuous improvement of planning processes. Hybrid work is available with on-site days Tuesday and Thursday in Evanston.