Sr. Financial Analyst

Constellation Search Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Search Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a full-time, direct-hire role in a lean manufacturing environment. The analyst will deliver timely financial and operational analytics, develop reports, and communicate findings to senior management.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, KPI monitoring, budgeting support, and ad-hoc projects to improve processes. A strong focus on accuracy and efficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience, manufacturing cost accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel; ability to handle large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close duties including journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor KPIs and produce consolidated reports comparing actuals to forecasts and budgets.
• Review P&L activity and variances for accuracy.
• Assist management with trend and variance analysis for forecasts.
• Set and maintain standard costs; conduct ROI calculations.
• Develop cost and labor forecasts for locations; support budgeting and planning.

Skills

Excel

ERP/MRP

Financial analysis

Communication

Journal entries

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Constellation Search Group is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst for a full-time direct hire position. The Senior Financial Analyst is tasked with delivering timely financial and operational analytics within a dynamic, lean manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include analyzing results, identifying trends, developing comprehensive reports, and effectively communicating findings to senior management. The Analyst is also committed to process improvements and will manage journal entries and account reconciliations, along with tackling various ad-hoc projects based on the business's current demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage various month-end closing duties such as journal entries and general ledger reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitor financial and business KPIs throughout the month, producing consolidated reports that summarize and analyze actual results against forecasts and budgets.
• Review P&L activity and variances for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist management in trend and variance analysis to ensure accurate forecast expectations are established for the business.
• Set and maintain standard costs effectively.
• Conduct ROI calculations to evaluate the advisability of expenditures.
• Develop account-level and labor efficiency forecasts for business unit locations.
• Provide data analysis to support management and facilitate annual budget and strategic planning processes.
• Manage critical components of the financial internal control environment and support annual and internal audit requests.
• Aid in the execution of the annual physical inventory process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Over 5 years of accounting/finance experience, with a preference for manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, particularly intermediate to expert-level Excel skills; experience in handling large data sets effectively and efficiently.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP or MRP business systems, with a preference for Oracle.
• Strong organizational, planning, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Competent in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and balancing multiple tasks.
• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment with accuracy and efficiency.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Salary Disclaimer

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.