Sr. Financial Analyst | F500 Organization | Naperville, IL
About Our Client
I am currently partnered with the Director of Finance at a Fortune 500 company that is actively seeking TWO Senior Financial Analysts to join their growing team! With a strong commitment to sustainability and a focus on improving operational efficiency for its customers, this organization has established itself as a leading partner for businesses and institutions worldwide!
As a Senior Financial Analyst, this individual will be a pivotal contributor to the monthly budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting process, while partnering cross-functionally on cost saving, gross margin and pricing initiatives, and operational strategies by identifying variances, drivers, and trends to assess the financial performance of the division!
Job Description
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the company's financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. Collaborate with various departments to gather data and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial projections.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling, to provide insights into the company's financial performance and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to management and stakeholders. These reports may include key performance indicators (KPIs), financial metrics, and other relevant analyses.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts. Identify and explain variances, and work with department heads to address budget deviations.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and other business initiatives.
• Analyze costs, expenses, and revenue trends to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Identify cost drivers, variances, and trends by analyzing cost data to support decision-making processes.
• Provide financial support cross-functionally on contract negotiation and management, rebate analysis, profit management, and pricing strategy execution.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
• MBA a plus
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy in financial records and reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
What's on Offer
• Competitive compensation package
• Strong benefits
• Highly visible role, partnering with senior leadership
• Tons of mentorship and training from the Director of Finance
• Lots of room for growth across the entirety of the organization
• Hybrid work structure (2 days work from home)
I am currently partnered with the Director of Finance at a Fortune 500 company that is actively seeking TWO Senior Financial Analysts to join their growing team! With a strong commitment to sustainability and a focus on improving operational efficiency for its customers, this organization has established itself as a leading partner for businesses and institutions worldwide!
As a Senior Financial Analyst, this individual will be a pivotal contributor to the monthly budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting process, while partnering cross-functionally on cost saving, gross margin and pricing initiatives, and operational strategies by identifying variances, drivers, and trends to assess the financial performance of the division!
Job Description
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the company's financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. Collaborate with various departments to gather data and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial projections.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling, to provide insights into the company's financial performance and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to management and stakeholders. These reports may include key performance indicators (KPIs), financial metrics, and other relevant analyses.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts. Identify and explain variances, and work with department heads to address budget deviations.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and other business initiatives.
• Analyze costs, expenses, and revenue trends to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Identify cost drivers, variances, and trends by analyzing cost data to support decision-making processes.
• Provide financial support cross-functionally on contract negotiation and management, rebate analysis, profit management, and pricing strategy execution.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
• MBA a plus
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy in financial records and reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
What's on Offer
• Competitive compensation package
• Strong benefits
• Highly visible role, partnering with senior leadership
• Tons of mentorship and training from the Director of Finance
• Lots of room for growth across the entirety of the organization
• Hybrid work structure (2 days work from home)
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