Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Mesirow-Financial-Administrative-Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesirow Financial in Chicago seeks a Sr. Analyst in Corporate Services to provide decision-support analytics to senior management. You will enhance budgeting models, build driver-based reports, and collaborate across the firm to improve projected outcomes.

Candidates need a Finance/Accounting degree, 2–3 years in Finance or Accounting, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. CPA preferred; NetSuite or Axiom EPM experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required.
• 2–3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA preferred; familiarity with GAAP and consolidation accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain models used in budgeting analysis and financial projections.
• Build reports that demonstrate driver-based analytics to support the financials.
• Collaborate to ensure accurate projections, analysis and identification of risks and opportunities.
• Develop ad-hoc financial metrics and operational efficiency analyses.
• Participate in development of M&A models on new products and/or transactions.
• Drive profitability analysis, process improvements, and quality initiatives.
• Identify trends and prepare commentary analysis of major budget or forecast variances.
• Prepare quarterly financial presentation package for Board of Directors.
• General accounting including P&L review and month end close reporting.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Excel expertise

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Axiom EPM

Job description

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: SENIO002438

• Posted : September 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Chicago
Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Description

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the country, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services.

Mesirow Financial is currently looking for a full time Sr. Analyst within our Corporate Services Division. The Sr. Analyst is responsible for providing decision support analytics to Senior Management of the firm. The position requires a motivated self-starter with the ability to produce a high-quality and accurate work product and grow within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance and maintain models used in budgeting analysis and financial projections.
• Build reports that demonstrate driver-based analytics to support the financials.
• Collaborate within the organization to ensure accurate projections, analysis and identification of risks and opportunities.
• Develop ad-hoc financial metrics and operational efficiency analyses.
• Participate in development of M&A models on new products and/or transactions.
• Drive profitability analysis, process improvements, and quality initiatives.
• Identify trends and prepare commentary analysis of major budget or forecast variances.
• Participate in preparing quarterly financial presentation package for Board of Directors.
• General accounting including P&L review and month end close reporting.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• 2-3 years prior experience in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA preferred, Financial Services background a plus.
• Must have strong understanding of general accounting principles and nature of financial accounts including GAAP reporting and consolidation accounting.
• Familiarity or exposure to allocation methodologies and cost accounting a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work with a team, and proven ability to bring projects to timely completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the company, from entry level employees to executive management.
• Solid problem solving skills and strong analytical ability.
• Highly motivated, proactive approach to improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite, Axiom EPM or other financial planning software preferred.

In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated hiring base salary for the role will be between $100,000 and $115,000 per year. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, also provides the opportunity for a bonus and the Mesirow benefit program .

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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