Sr. Financial Analyst

Overview

This position reports to the Director – Finance. The role is Full-time, regular, exempt (FLSA). Travel requirement is minimal. Work location: Chicago/Remote.

Pay range: $100,000–$110,000 + Annual Bonus Opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Execute the monthly actualization process, including P&L variance analyses, insights, and issue resolution

• Support the monthly forecasting process, projecting and explaining financial performance on a rolling 18-month basis

• Support development of the annual budget and strategic plans

• Analyze complex financial data to identify trends, assess risks, uncover opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations to business leaders

• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and logistics teams to integrate financial insights into strategic decisions

• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, model, and financialize savings initiatives around labor efficiencies, strategic sourcing, and equipment effectiveness

• Support financial analysis of productivity initiatives by quantifying potential savings and ROI to drive decision-making

• Identify key issues and weaknesses, provide solutions for improvement, and manage implementation of system enhancements

• Manage cross-functional integration with the company business planning calendar

• Work with cross-functional teams to improve processes, set targets, develop plans, conduct analyses, and measure results

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use and maintain complex financial models
• Knowledge of financial and management accounting principles

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a CPG or manufacturing business
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with commercial and operations teams
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial planning tools
• MBA or CPA (a plus)

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$110,000 + Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discounts

Location

Chicago/Remote

Hours & Workdays

Monday through Friday, 8:00–5:00pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization and ensuring consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance for applying due to a disability is available upon request.