Strategic FP&A Analyst & Data Insights Partner

Gateway Foundation Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

PSLF

Paid time off

9 company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Training & Development

Job summary

Gateway Foundation Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with leadership, transforming financial, operational, and workforce data into actionable insights for decision-making and performance improvement.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and variance analyses to guide strategic initiatives. The role emphasizes automation, BI tooling, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial and operational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, finance, reporting, or decision support.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling.
• Experience with data analytics platforms, automation, or AI-enabled tools.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range financial planning, and scenario modeling.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support decision-making.
• Conduct variance analyses and identify key financial and operational drivers.
• Perform pricing, contract, and strategic financial analyses to support initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate performance and opportunities.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Ensure data accuracy and governance across reporting platforms.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data analytics

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Cross-functional

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Gateway Foundation Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with leadership, transforming financial, operational, and workforce data into actionable insights for decision-making and performance improvement.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and variance analyses to guide strategic initiatives. The role emphasizes automation, BI tooling, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial and operational outcomes.