Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst | $85,000 - $95,000 + Bonus | Lake Zurich
•*MUST ALREADY RESIDE IN CHICAGO AREA TO BE CONSIDERED**

As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in enhancing financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making through in-depth analysis and forecasting. This role offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams and make meaningful contributions to the organization’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports, including variance and trend analyses, and financial review documents.
• Develop detailed financial models, proformas, and other analyses in Excel with a high level of accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operations to create financial forecasts and predictive metrics.
• Manage inventory accounts payable (AP), reconciliations, accuracy, and reporting.
• Oversee monthly inventory cycle counts and review inventory adjustments.
• Work closely with the Accounting/Finance team to assist with the monthly close process.
• Communicate results, highlight opportunities, and identify risks to management effectively across the organization.
• Propose and implement new solutions to improve business performance.
• Assist with audit and tax reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 1+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.