Senior Financial Analyst

We’re partnering with a large, publicly traded organization seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its corporate FP&A team in Chicago.

This role will own budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for a substantial portfolio of corporate SG&A expenses. The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with functional leaders across the organization, provide insight into cost and headcount trends, and prepare polished financial materials for senior executives.

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for corporate functions
• Deliver monthly reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights
• Track SG&A cost drivers, headcount trends, and savings initiatives
• Help redesign cost-allocation methodologies and improve reporting accuracy
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and financial bridges
• Partner with Accounting, Consolidations, FP&A, and functional leadership
• Improve financial models, reporting tools, and validation processes
• Use automation, AI, and advanced data tools to reduce manual reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive corporate FP&A experience
• Experience analyzing SG&A expenses and managing costs in a complex organization
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and variance-analysis skills
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets capabilities, including complex financial modeling
• Experience working with large datasets and executive-level reporting
• SAP or SAP Analytics Cloud experience is strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with senior functional leaders
• CPA, CFA, or a relevant graduate degree is a plus

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, proactive finance professional who enjoys improving processes, developing financial models, and translating complex data into a clear business story.