Financial Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to serve as a trusted finance partner to divisional leadership. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Finance and offers a high degree of autonomy, with ownership of financial analysis, planning, and forecasting activities.

This position is based at the organization’s headquarters in Northfield, Illinois and supports Division 49 – EVS and Division 50 – Textiles.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly analysis of financial results, trends, and key performance metrics across the full profit and loss statement, including:
  • Sales
  • Adjusted gross margin
  • Customer drivers
  • Adjustments
• Partner with Division Presidents and senior leaders to explain results, highlight underlying drivers, and communicate emerging risks and opportunities.
• Review expenses and operating statements, including cost of goods sold, product costs, and overhead, ensuring internal financial statements are complete and accurate before publication.
• Lead the development of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans, incorporating business assumptions and scenario analysis.
• Conduct return-on-investment assessments, financial modeling, and ad hoc analysis to support pricing decisions, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate monthly and quarterly financial reviews and lead or contribute to cross-functional finance projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Analysts, Associate Analysts, and Project Managers to strengthen analytical rigor and financial acumen across the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least three years of experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with:
  • PowerPivot
  • PowerQuery
  • Pivot tables
  • Financial modeling
• Experience with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
• Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information, communicate findings effectively, and work independently while collaborating with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with operations or commercial teams in a matrixed environment.
• Experience supporting multiple divisions or product lines.
• Experience leading or contributing to executive-level financial reviews.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and promote strong analytical practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated annual salary range: $85,000 to $128,000.
• Actual compensation may vary based on location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
• Eligible for bonus and/or incentive compensation.
• Competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and opportunities to grow within a worldwide organization.

Benefits for eligible employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week include:

• Health insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off

Benefits for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week may include:

• 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp

The organization will meet applicable minimum wage and salary requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.