Senior FP&A

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to partner with executive finance leadership on forecasting, cash management, financial modeling, and strategic business analysis. This high-visibility role offers exposure to board-level reporting and critical decision-making.

We are looking for a candidate with strong FP&A experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to influence business planning in a fast-paced, technology-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A experience and financial forecasting/budgeting expertise.
• Experience with cash flow forecasting and financial modeling.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain forecasts, budgets, and financial planning models (FP&A).
• Develop and manage 13-week cash flow forecasts and cash planning scenarios.
• Perform financial modeling, variance analysis, and business performance reporting.
• Prepare board-level financial reporting and executive presentations.
• Analyze contracts, business opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Create management reporting packages and financial dashboards.
• Support ad hoc projects and executive requests.
• Partner with leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and operational improvements.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash flow

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Executive communication

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

We are seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to partner directly with executive finance leadership on forecasting, cash management, financial modeling, and strategic business analysis. This Senior Financial Analyst role offers significant visibility across the organization and will support critical planning and decision-making initiatives.

Why This Senior Financial Analyst Opportunity Stands Out

• High-visibility role supporting executive finance leadership
• Heavy focus on forecasting, modeling, and strategic analysis
• Opportunity to drive business planning and decision-making
• Exposure to board-level reporting and executive presentations
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and technology-forward environment
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst

• Build and maintain forecasts, budgets, and financial planning models
• Develop and manage 13-week cash flow forecasts and cash planning scenarios
• Perform financial modeling, variance analysis, and business performance reporting
• Prepare board-level financial reporting and executive presentations
• Analyze contracts, business opportunities, and strategic initiatives
• Create management reporting packages and financial dashboards
• Support ad hoc projects and executive requests
• Partner with leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and operational improvements

Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst

Required:

• Strong FP&A experience
• Financial forecasting and budgeting expertise
• Cash flow forecasting and financial modeling experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and business partnering abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred:

• Board reporting experience
• Covenant reporting exposure
• Contract analysis experience
• Manufacturing or operations finance background
• Experience with AI-enabled productivity tools

What We’re Looking For in a Senior Financial Analyst

• Analytical and data-driven thinker
• Strong communicator with executive presence
• Independent problem solver who can work with minimal direction
• Ability to challenge assumptions and provide thoughtful recommendations
• A Senior Financial Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting strategic decision-making

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Work Environment: Collaborative, fast-paced, and highly analytical
• Start Date: Immediate
• Opportunity: Work directly with executive finance leadership on high-impact initiatives