Strategic Financial Analyst - Forecasting & Budgets

Wesco; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or incentive plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Wesco in Glenview, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to support forward-looking financial projects, forecasts and management reporting. You will collaborate with business unit leaders to prepare budgets, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights.

This role emphasizes GAAP compliance, internal controls, and SOX requirements, with responsibilities including sales commission tracking, operational improvements, and presenting findings to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree required.
• 2 years of financial analysis experience.
• GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Strong business sense and practical problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting information systems.
• Report writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial forecasts, analyses, and reports for assigned business unit management team.
• Supports development of unit’s annual budget, tracks and analyzes variances throughout the year.
• Monitors progress toward objectives.
• Provides analyses and recommendations based on financial data and other pertinent information.
• Works with business managers to prepare sales commission documents and track results
• Identifies issues and suggests courses of action, makes recommendations for improving operations, and resource allocation.
• Works closely with other corporate and business unit resources to improve standardization and implements best practices.
• Supports and directs implementation of operational improvements.
• Serves as corporate finance’s point of contact for assigned business unit(s).
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Teamwork

GAAP

SOX compliance

Business understanding

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Large information systems

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wesco in Glenview, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to support forward-looking financial projects, forecasts and management reporting. You will collaborate with business unit leaders to prepare budgets, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights.

This role emphasizes GAAP compliance, internal controls, and SOX requirements, with responsibilities including sales commission tracking, operational improvements, and presenting findings to management.