Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst – RATIONAL AG

Location:

Rolling Meadows, IL

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for a broad range of financial functions, including month‑end close, variance analysis, cost management, project support, and business partnering. You will report to the Director of Financial Planning & Accounting and collaborate closely with the CFO – North America, as well as cross‑functional teams including Sales, Operations, and Management.

• Conduct monthly variance analysis and partner with business leaders to provide actionable insights for decision‑making and scenario planning.
• Champion cost management initiatives, collaborating across the organization to promote spending control and accountability, and to drive cost‑saving projects.
• Support project analysis, including margin analysis and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Contribute to the annual planning and budgeting process through financial modeling, analysis, and system entry.
• Prepare and present ad‑hoc analyses and reports for functional leaders and executive management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced financial reporting.
• Proactively seek out areas in need of additional or new analysis to support business growth.
• Execute accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience supporting the activities of manager/director level professionals in the financial area.
• Advanced Excel skills required; proficiency with Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Experience with SAP (specify modules) and database management; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Confident presenter, able to communicate complex information clearly to groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Health insurance Day 1, 401(k) match
• Half‑day summer Fridays with up to 31 days off in each year of employment
• Company Bistro with food available free for employees
• Reimbursement for Health Club memberships, AAA, and Costco or Sam's Club
• Discounted prices on entertainment, travel, and leisure activities
• All‑Company Kickoff event, company summer BBQ
• Opportunities for further internal and external development
• Opportunity for profit‑sharing type of financial benefits

What counts for us are your qualifications – regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation/identity or social, ethnic, or religious backgrounds. We welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds.

If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Romanek at