Financial Analyst

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* Job Description:

Financial Analyst Financial Analyst – Operational Reporting & Business Intelligence**##
** Position Summary
** We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive
** Financial Analyst
** to support financial planning, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making for our Store Care team. This role is responsible for financial analysis, budget preparation, weekly reporting, Power BI development and maintenance, and the preparation of management presentations. The Financial Analyst will also conduct monthly business reviews with Handyman and Insourcing vendors and partner with Store Care Managers to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, accuracy, and accountability in delivering timely, reliable reporting that supports business objectives and operational performance.
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* Work Location:

** Deerfield, IL  
** Work Arrangement:
** Hybrid — four days per week in the office and one day remote##
** 1. Responsibilities**
* ** Financial Analysis and Reporting:
** Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, opportunities, and potential risks. Translate findings into meaningful insights to support business decisions and improve performance.
* ** Service Channel Data and Reporting:
** Extract, analyze, validate, and report data from Service Channel to support operational oversight, performance tracking, and business reviews.
* ** Budget Preparation:
** Assist with the development, preparation, and monitoring of budgets, including analyzing actuals against budget, identifying variances, and supporting financial forecasting activities.
* ** Weekly Reporting:
** Prepare and distribute accurate, timely weekly reports on key financial and operational metrics, ensuring stakeholders have the information needed to monitor performance and make informed decisions.
* ** Power BI Development and Maintenance:
** Develop, enhance, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations to improve data accessibility, reporting efficiency, and visibility into business performance.
* ** Management Presentations:
** Prepare clear, professional PowerPoint presentations that summarize financial results, operational trends, performance metrics, and key findings for management and vendor business reviews.
* ** Vendor Business Reviews:
** Lead or support monthly business reviews with Handyman and Insourcing vendors, reviewing performance metrics, financial results, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
* ** Store Care Team Support:
** Partner with Store Care Managers to interpret financial and operational data, explain reporting results, answer questions, and provide insights that support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
* ** Data Accuracy and Integrity:
** Validate data, investigate discrepancies, and maintain consistent reporting methodologies to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial and operational reports.
* ** Timely Response and Prioritization:
** Respond to reporting requests with a strong sense of urgency, effectively prioritize competing deadlines, and communicate potential delays or reporting issues proactively.
* ** Continuous Improvement:
** Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, improve dashboards, automate recurring reports, and enhance the quality and efficiency of financial and operational analysis.##
** 2. Core Competencies**
* ** Analytical Thinking:
** Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data, identify meaningful trends, and draw sound conclusions.
* ** Attention to Detail:
** Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and diligence when preparing reports, analyzing data, and validating results.
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