FP&A Analyst

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build your career in financial analysis, reporting, and planning, while gaining exposure to key business operations and decision-making processes. As an FP&A Analyst, you will assist in financial forecasting, budgeting, and the analysis of business performance.

• Financial Planning & Analysis Support: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • This involves managing an advanced Excel workbook that allows the company to roll up its financial numbers to a company-wide view on a monthly basis.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze financial data and provide insights into business performance by comparing actual results to budget/forecast. Help prepare ad-hoc reports for senior management as needed.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in developing and maintaining financial models, helping the team with the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts.
• Cost & Revenue Analysis: Track key financial metrics, identifying trends in costs and revenues, and highlighting areas for improvement.
• Collaboration with Business Units: Work with different departments to gather data, clarify assumptions, and assist in decision-making related to financial performance.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of financial processes, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting and analysis.
• Cross-functional Projects: Support ad-hoc financial analysis for various projects as needed, including new product initiatives, cost-saving projects, and investments.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience in FP&A, Finance or Accounting.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.). Familiarity with financial software is a plus.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with various teams across the organization.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in working with numbers and performing financial analysis.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Team Player: Willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute in a team-oriented environment.

This is an on-site role; based out of our Elk Grove Village, IL location.