Financial Analyst​/Manager Chicago, IL

Financial Analyst/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to guide planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a manufacturing organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role works closely with leaders across operations, sales, supply chain, and executive management to turn financial data into practical business recommendations. The position focuses on strengthening profitability, improving cost visibility, and supporting informed decisions through clear reporting and forward-looking analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the company's budget cycle and recurring forecast activities, building reliable projections for revenue, labor, operating costs, capital spending, and cash flow.
• Evaluate results against budget and forecast expectations, identify meaningful variances, and present clear recommendations to leadership teams.
• Prepare business-unit financial reviews and management presentations that explain performance trends and key drivers of monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
• Perform in-depth analysis of product, customer, and market profitability to support pricing decisions and margin improvement efforts.
• Assess manufacturing performance through metrics such as labor productivity, material usage, inventory movement, overhead absorption, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with operations, production, supply chain, and sales leaders to identify risks, uncover opportunities, and improve overall business performance.
• Support long-range planning, capital investment reviews, and financial models used to evaluate strategic initiatives and return expectations.
• Work with technical teams to enhance dashboard reporting, improve data accuracy, and streamline financial planning and reporting processes.
• Contribute to audit support activities and help maintain compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth