Financial Analyst- Consumer Goods- Lincolnshire, IL

About Our Client

We're working with an innovative organization dedicated to delivering high-quality products and solutions within the CPG space. With a focus on leveraging data to drive decision-making and operational success, our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to play a vital role in their growing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.

• Prepare and maintain financial reports and dashboards that provide clear insights into performance metrics and trends.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver actionable analysis to help teams achieve financial and operational goals.
• Present financial findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership in a concise and impactful manner.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, opportunities, and risks that affect business outcomes.
• Build and refine financial models to forecast potential scenarios and evaluate business opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure decisions are guided by accurate and meaningful financial insights.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Support quarterly re-forecasting efforts by assessing performance, identifying variances, and proposing adjustments.
• Develop streamlined processes for forecasting to improve efficiency and enhance accuracy.
• Partner with marketing, sales, and operational teams to assess the financial impact of campaigns, initiatives, and projects.
• Provide financial guidance on pricing strategies, resource allocation, and investment opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to multiple departments, ensuring alignment between financial goals and broader business strategies.
• Identify inefficiencies in current financial processes and propose enhancements to improve performance.
• Leverage automation tools and data visualization platforms to simplify reporting and analysis.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices, applying innovative ideas to drive operational excellence.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis and/or corporate FP&A. Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in financial modeling and scenario planning.
• Exposure to financial reporting systems such as Hyperion, BPC, or similar tools is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.

• Competitive Base Salary with Bonus Potential
• 3+ weeks of PTO
• 401k with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Opportunity to join a growing organization with a thriving culture!