Strategic Financial Analyst: Forecasting & Insights

Watterson Restoration & Facility Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

EAP

STD/LTD

Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life

Supplemental: Accident, Critical Illn-

Job summary

Watterson Restoration & Facility Solutions is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform advanced financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to support strategic decisions. The role emphasizes developing and maintaining financial and operational models, providing actionable insights, and presenting findings to management.

This position involves evaluating performance trends, identifying risks, and advising cross-functional leadership on financial implications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or data science.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other data visualization software.
• Experience with budgeting and financial planning.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial and operational data to identify trends, assess business performance, and develop actionable insights to improve profitability.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting, including development of assumptions and coordination with stakeholders.
• Maintain advanced financial models to support scenario analysis and long-range planning.
• Design, develop, and maintain KPIs, dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast.
• Prepare and present monthly financial and operational review packages for leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or data science

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Watterson Restoration & Facility Solutions is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform advanced financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to support strategic decisions. The role emphasizes developing and maintaining financial and operational models, providing actionable insights, and presenting findings to management.

This position involves evaluating performance trends, identifying risks, and advising cross-functional leadership on financial implications.