Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst

Location: North Chicago, IL —
Schedule: Hybrid (onsite Tuesday-Thursday) —
Pay Rate: $41-44/HR (based on benefits) —
Contract Length: 1–2 Years

Orion Group is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support our pharmaceutical client in North Chicago, IL. This role plays a critical part in tracking, gating, and reconciling external spend against contracted amounts while ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across cross‑functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a matrix environment, works independently with minimal supervision, and brings strong analytical skills with expertise in Excel and SAP.

This individual will serve as a key financial resource to leadership, enabling smooth execution of third‑party spend and driving resolution of payment issues.

• Financial Tracking & Reconciliation
  • Track, gate, and reconcile external spend against contracted amounts.
  • Analyze and consolidate payment history to reconcile against forecast and plan.
  • Accurately enter budget plans and track actual expenditures.
  • Drive resolution of outstanding balances and payment discrepancies.
  • Ensure accountability for reconciliation accuracy.
• Forecasting & Budget Support
  • Partner cross‑functionally to track forecasted spend.
  • Support financial planning processes and monitor variances.
  • Recommend alternative contractual or financial approaches when challenges arise.
• Systems & Process Management
  • Utilize internal financial systems and SAP to submit, track, and reconcile contracts, invoices, and vendors.
  • Maintain organized financial documentation.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
  • Challenge status quo to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • 2+ years of relevant financial experience with Bachelor’s
  • OR 4–6 years of accounting/financial reporting and contracting experience without Bachelor’s
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, data analysis, reporting)
• Experience working in SAP
• Working knowledge of basic financial and accounting principles
• Experience managing budgets and contracts
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a matrixed environment
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

• Familiarity with financial reporting tools
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and workflows

• Product Development Directors
• Operations Finance
• ARD Outsourcing
• Cross‑functional internal and external vendor partners

Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is one of the largest independent international recruitment companies, operating across 68 countries with a presence in 24 offices worldwide.