FP&A Buisness Support -Financial Analyst

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.

• Prepare monthly financial reporting for the P& L and ensure timely and accurate financial statements (with focus on SG& A)
• Coordinate with accountants and financial analyst ton ensure quality of financial information
• Prepare commentary on monthly variances for leadership presentation
• Prepare cost center reports and analysis for over 20 departments
• Support management team to understand their spending and control their budget
• Participate in quarterly forecasting and yearly budgeting for SG& A expenses
• Support net working capital improvement measures (AP, AR, Inventory)
• Track work force, ensure proper coding by department and analyze fluctuations
• Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis

• 2+ years of progressive responsibility in financial analysis. Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to execute complex analysis, prepare comprehensive, clear, concise and action-oriented reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, demonstrating a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial analysis principles (IFRS knowledge a significant plus)
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/Financial Systems & Applications
• Advanced Excel skills required
• SAP experience needed
• Access or other multi-dimensional analysis experience (able to build a relational database and queries) a plus
• Strong data analysis experience, demonstrating the ability to understand business needs, obtain & validate data, interpret results, root cause anomalies and generate meaningful results
• Solid time/project management skills and demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction/supervision
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (English)

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m