Strategic Financial Analyst - ERP & Budgeting

Gilder Search Group; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Finance team and contribute to consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The role reports to the Controller/US Accounting Manager and involves analyzing financial data, posting journal entries, and developing internal management reports.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field, 5+ years in Finance/Accounting, and strong IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, with advanced Excel skills and proven ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field; Master’s or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working in Finance/Accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, Project.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and business information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial results and ensure accuracy per deadlines.
• Support monthly journal entries and commissions.
• Develop internal management reports and ad hoc information requests.
• Perform monthly budget analyses and forecast updates.
• Provide auditors with support and analysis.
• Assist with inventory reporting and ship/stock issue investigations.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance ERP systems and BI data.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Finance.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field

Master’s Degree or CPA designation preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Finance team and contribute to consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The role reports to the Controller/US Accounting Manager and involves analyzing financial data, posting journal entries, and developing internal management reports.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field, 5+ years in Finance/Accounting, and strong IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, with advanced Excel skills and proven ability