Sr. Analyst, Finance - FP&A

Verano; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Verano is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Finance - FP&A in Chicago, IL. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting, building detailed forecast models and providing in-depth analysis of variance vs forecasts.

You will help with M&A evaluations, capex analysis, and strategic planning while partnering with senior leadership to refine KPIs and drive efficiency across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant major required.
• 3+ years’ experience in financial analysis or corporate finance.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate FP&A across budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting.
• Build forecast models and analyze variances versus budgets/forecasts.
• Assist in A&M evaluations, capex analysis, and strategic planning.
• Develop KPIs and deliver dashboards for leadership.
• Prepare executive presentations and collaborate with senior leaders.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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Sr. Analyst, Finance - FP&A

Requisition ID: 16897

Department: Finance - FP&A

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Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60610

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Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companiesbased on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance,isa vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracinga missionof saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf and MÜV dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality,regulatedcannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano, MÜV, Savvy, BITS, Encore, and Avexia. Verano’s active operationsspan 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Corporate FP&A function across budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting process
• Build detailed forecast models highlighting major assumptions and provide in depth analysis around monthly/quarterly/yearly actuals vs forecasts
• Assist in M&A evaluations, capital expenditure analysis, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Define and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and incorporate them with internal and external data sources to consistently refine forecast accuracy
• Support coordination and delivery of actionable insights, forecasts, and performance reports by leading advanced data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement initiatives to optimize alignment between sales, demand, operations, and financial planning
• Introduce improvements, streamline, and eliminate unnecessary processes and workflows that will enhance the overall operation and efficiency of the finance organization, specifically between business leaders, financial systems, accounting, and planning
• Develop variance analysis comparisons against budgets and forecasts and create periodic reporting
• Analyze and translate large amounts of financial information and data to help support business decisions
• Prepare executive-level presentations and dashboards that clearly communicate business performance and financial insights.
• Partner with senior leadership and department heads to help develop short and long-term strategies, with a focus on scaling the business and processes
• Analyze cost drivers, identify, and recommend opportunities for cost-effective solutions
• Monitor KPIs, market trends, and competitor activity to support data-driven decision-making.
• Recognize and challenge business and functional boundaries to understand broader impacts of results
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses, special projects, and perform other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant major required
• 3+ years’ experience in financial analysis, investment banking, corporate finance or a similar role
• Knowledge of financial systems such as SAP and Microsoft Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment and flexible to daily changes
• Able to execute and follow through to completion and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive accounting/finance experience within public accounting or F500 or investment banking analyst position
• Experience in manufacturing environment and or consumer packaged goods industry
• Solid understanding of manufacturing finance, including, but not limited to costing, variance analysis, and profitability drivers
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and broader Microsoft suite
• Experience in Hyperion Essbase, OneStream, SAC, or other planning platforms
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization

What We Offer

$90,000 - $105,000 + Bonus

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.