Financial Analyst, FP&A

Overview

Topco Associates is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for the Finance team in Itasca, IL. This hybrid role requires work in our Itasca office three times per week and virtually twice per week. The position supports the Pharmacy Program, handling budgeting, forecasting, and ad‑hoc reporting, partnering with business stakeholders to deliver insights and recommendations that impact the program P&L.

• Analyze and track Pharmacy sales, purchases, and rebates; fully understand how these elements are reflected in financial statements.
• Develop the annual Pharmacy Program Budget and monthly financial forecasts.
• Provide variance and ad‑hoc analysis, determining key financial drivers behind performance.
• Mine and synthesize data from multiple sources, build complex financial models, and present cohesive analysis suitable for executive review.
• Present complex results to senior management in a clear, concise manner.
• Develop and communicate financial models for new business lines, channel optimization, and evolving market dynamics driven by economic and regulatory changes.
• Act as a motivated, organized self‑starter who works proactively with key stakeholders.

• Accurate, complete, and consistent financial information reported on a timely basis, in accordance with established requirements.
• Continuous assessment and development of departmental reports, dashboards, analysis, and processes; suggest and implement improvements and automation.
• Ability to understand, model, and convey complex information to stakeholders in a simple, understandable manner.
• Effective collaboration across multiple departments and levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:
Four‑year college degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to recognize trends.
• Ability to synthesize, cleanse, and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of relational databases (structure, tables, joins, queries), especially SQL.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite—Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Tableau, Salesforce, Power BI, SAP, SAP BW, SAP BI, SAP Business Objects, SAP HANA, or SAP BPC is a plus.
• Understanding of current GAAP.

• 2–5 years of professional experience.

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good business acumen and ability to understand how business models drive value.
• Clear communication of ideas, verbally and in writing; effective communication across organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Independently create effective solutions and analyses.
• Self‑starter who can work with minimal supervision, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Clear grasp of financial drivers of organizational success.
• Expands knowledge beyond own department.
• Experience with sales and expense planning.
• Ability to simplify and interpret complex data for stakeholders.

$75,000 – $95,000 annually.

• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP offered)
• Health Savings Account
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Annual flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Generous PTO

Topco is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis, including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.