Lead Financial Analyst

Position Summary

The Lead FP&A Analyst will be a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team at Propelis headquarters in Chicago. The position requires knowledge of both Finance and Accounting principles, experience with advanced financial modeling and analysis techniques, understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes, and familiarity with acquisitions. The incumbent will display effective planning and organizational skills, be results oriented, develop effective business relationships, and possess the ability to competently manage multiple priorities.

The ideal candidate will display high business acumen and analytical thinking and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). This position will have no direct reports at this time.

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining a wide array of financial models and reports in support of the finance and executive leadership teams, working with senior finance management.

• Evaluate financial results by analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements
• Report on company financial performance and preparing materials for regular leadership reviews
• Support budgeting and forecasting process for company
• Provide decision support to management through detailed, thoughtful analysis of financial information and reports
• Support the Finance team on special projects, ad-hoc analyses and requests as needed
• Recommend and implement system/process improvements to enhance finance functions
• Limited travel may occasionally be required (