Junior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing Data & Reporting

Corporate Resources of Illinois; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking an entry-level Assistant Financial Analyst to support financial analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will have an Associates Degree, strong Excel skills, and a keen interest in data analysis. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative environment while gaining hands-on experience in financial operations. The role includes analyzing production data, reconciling financial reports, and preparing insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor's preferred in finance or related field.
• Strong interest in working with data and financial analysis.
• Proficient in Excel for data manipulation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing data including costs and inventory trends.
• Support monthly close activities by reconciling financial data.
• Prepare structured reports and dashboards for management.

Skills

Interest in working with data

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Education

Associates Degree required, Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking an entry-level Assistant Financial Analyst to support financial analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will have an Associates Degree, strong Excel skills, and a keen interest in data analysis. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative environment while gaining hands-on experience in financial operations. The role includes analyzing production data, reconciling financial reports, and preparing insights for leadership.