Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Confidential; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discount programs

Annual incentive opportunities

Job summary

Confidential, a growing multi-location organization, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Chicago to connect financial results with strategy and operations. You will build models, forecast, evaluate performance, and partner with leaders to drive profitable growth.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in FP&A or related roles, strong Excel/PowerPoint, and experience with large datasets. This on-site role offers a base of $90,000–$105,000 with a bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, or similar role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience with financial systems and large datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to connect data points to trends.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Build and maintain financial models to project performance.
• Evaluate forecast assumptions and business drivers.
• Analyze actual performance vs budget and forecasts.
• Investigate results and translate data into business insights.
• Develop KPIs and metrics for visibility into the business.
• Provide financial analysis supporting strategic initiatives.
• Partner with senior leaders to understand priorities and implications.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

A growing, multi-location organization is adding a Senior Financial Analyst to its corporate finance team. This individual will play a key role in connecting financial performance, business strategy, and operational decision-making.

The position is highly analytical and offers broad exposure to the business. The successful candidate will build financial models, develop forecasts, evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and work directly with leaders across the organization to help drive profitable growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys going beyond reporting to understand why the numbers are changing, what they mean for the business, and what actions should be taken as a result.

What You'll Own

Planning & Forecasting

• Own and support key components of the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Build and maintain financial models used to project business performance.
• Evaluate forecast assumptions and business drivers and recommend adjustments when appropriate.
• Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.

Business & Financial Analysis

• Investigate financial results and translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key drivers impacting financial performance.
• Evaluate costs, profitability, investments, and other financial opportunities.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and performance metrics to improve visibility into the business.
• Provide financial analysis supporting strategic initiatives and business cases.

Strategic Partnership

• Work closely with senior leaders and functional teams to understand business priorities and financial implications.
• Serve as a finance partner to stakeholders across multiple areas of the organization.
• Challenge assumptions and provide an objective financial perspective when evaluating business decisions.
• Help connect financial results with operational and commercial activity.

Reporting & Communication

• Create executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and financial reporting.
• Communicate financial results and recommendations in a concise, easy-to-understand manner.
• Develop recurring reporting that enables leadership to quickly identify areas requiring attention.
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects for senior management.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes.
• Simplify inefficient workflows and improve coordination between finance, accounting, systems, and business teams.
• Help establish scalable processes as the organization continues to grow.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, investment banking, or a comparable role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with PowerPoint.
• Experience working with financial systems and large datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to connect individual data points to broader business trends.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

• Experience within a large, complex, or multi-location organization.
• Background in consumer products, manufacturing, retail, or another operationally intensive industry.
• Experience with cost accounting, manufacturing finance, variance analysis, or profitability analysis.
• Exposure to enterprise planning, forecasting, or business intelligence platforms.
• Experience supporting strategic investments, capital planning, or M&A-related analysis.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, this person will be expected to:

• Become a trusted financial partner to key business leaders.
• Improve the quality and accuracy of financial forecasts.
• Bring greater visibility to the drivers behind business performance.
• Develop reporting and analysis that leads to better business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and eliminate unnecessary work.
• Establish a reputation as a finance partner who provides answers—not simply numbers.

Compensation

$90,000 – $105,000 base salary + annual bonus opportunity

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.

The organization offers a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee discount programs
• Annual incentive opportunities

Additional Information

This is a confidential search. Additional information regarding the organization, industry, team structure, and specific responsibilities will be provided to qualified candidates throughout the interview process.

The position is primarily office-based and requires the ability to perform standard computer and office-related activities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.