Learner, Finance

Overview

This part-time, remote Finance Learner position offers an opportunity to support the Finance and Accounting teams by analyzing financial data, performing variance analysis, and assisting with reporting. The role involves streamlining processes, improving data flows, and contributing to budgeting and planning cycles within a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasting and reporting, including variance analysis to explain performance drivers.
• Assist with month-end close tasks to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of financial data.
• Organize, clean, and validate financial data for core reporting and analysis.
• Build and update financial models and dashboards used by the team and business leaders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Accounting, and other teams to gather inputs and improve data flows.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance financial workflows.
• Contribute to budgeting and planning activities.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses addressing business questions such as cost trends, margin insights, and project-level performance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in how finance influences business decisions.
• Proficient with numbers and data analysis in Excel.
• Experience working with datasets, performing validation, and applying analytical methods to derive insights.
• Detail-oriented, curious, and comfortable asking questions to understand underlying causes.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with good communication skills.
• Organized and reliable with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eager to learn financial modeling, reporting, and FP&A operations within a growing company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework related to financial analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $20 - $25 per hour.
• Weekly hours: 20 - 28 hours.
• Position type: Part-time, non-exempt, 6-month temporary with potential for extension or full-time conversion based on business needs.
• Competitive pay based on market data, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• 15+ paid holidays.
• Flexible remote work schedule with a hybrid option and office access in Chicago.
• Bi-annual company-wide in-person activities.
• Continual education budget.
• Unlimited snacks provided.

Location

• Remote within the United States.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the role, learning goals, and how this opportunity fits their career path.

Interview Process

• Audio interview with Talent Acquisition.
• Video interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Case study presentation focusing on problem-solving approach rather than a "right" answer.

Additional Information

• The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification.
• Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from the employer; legitimate recruitment does not involve requests for payment or confidential financial information.

Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.