Senior Financial Analyst

Katalyst Group; Illinois; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking an Associate for a full-time finance role focused on financial analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in financial analysis, demonstrate proficiency with ERP systems like Sage, and be skilled in advanced Excel and Power BI. This remote position targets candidates in the Chicagoland area, offering a base salary between $90,000 and $110,000, depending on experience, and emphasizes strong collaboration within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of financial analysis experience.
• Experience in PE-backed, complex environments preferred.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Deliver actionable financial analysis and reporting.
• Support decision-making through variance analysis.
• Analyze market performance and improve profitability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Model building

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Tools

Power BI

Sage

Job description

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Location

This is a remote opportunity, but the organization is keen to hire someone in the Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Katalyst Group is recruiting on behalf of a PE-backed industrial services organization in Chicago. This role is responsible for delivering actionable financial analysis and reporting that improves visibility into cash flow, financial performance, and operational trends across the business. The position supports decision-making through variance analysis, in‑month performance tracking, forecasting, and scenario modeling, while also contributing to annual budgets and reforecasts. Partnering closely with Regional Controllers and operational leaders, the role analyzes market performance, identifies opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency, and supports the development of dashboards and standardized performance reporting. The role also plays a key part in enhancing data consistency, improving reporting processes, supporting ERP and BI tools, and assisting with the financial integration and reporting alignment of acquired businesses. The ideal candidate brings 3–6 years of financial analysis experience and a strong foundation in finance, accounting, or economics, with exposure to Private Equity‑backed, multi‑location, or operationally complex environments preferred. They are analytically strong, comfortable building models, forecasts, and dashboards using ERP systems (Sage preferred), BI tools such as Power BI, and advanced Excel. Successful candidates are detail‑oriented, organized, and able to work through imperfect data to generate meaningful insights. They are curious, proactive partners who learn the business quickly, take ownership of financial tools and reporting, and thrive in fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environments where they can influence decisions through clear analysis and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Compensation

Base salary will vary on experience but will range from 90K-110K.

Application

For immediate consideration and more information on this exciting career opportunity please submit your resume via the Katalyst Group Careers page (https://www.letskatalyze.com/careers) or email your resume directly to us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance