Senior Financial Analyst w/global growing company! Job in Chicago 60603, Illinois US
Our client, a global manufacturer in the
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for preparing financial analysis, consolidation and analysis of group?s financials and development of reports of the business performance through evaluation of sales, costs, working capital, investments etc.
- Prepare and review the Company?s financial reports and analysis of key business drivers to provide recommendations to management
- Prepare consolidated forecasts and budgets for Director FPA/Manager FPA review
- Development of financial models depicting key financial and operational relationships
- Support the business in developing decision for viability of merger or acquisition through analysis of companies financials, as required
- Compilation and analysis of headquarters and consolidated budgets and long range plans
- Conduct reviews and analysis of cash and balance sheet elements
- Create and provide ad-hoc reports accurately, timely and in a concise and understandable format, as required
- Recommend changes in policies and procedures to increase efficiency of operations or to improve safeguards over company assets
- Support internal and external auditors in the performance of internal control reviews, year-end and interim financial audits/reviews, as required
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of finance concepts and generally accepted accounting principles
- Assist with accounting, financial reporting and special projects, as needed
- Assist with training of Financial Planning Analysis analysts as required, provides expert advice to peers, as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS in finance, accounting, economics, business or related field; MBA a plus
- CMA/CPA/CFA is preferred
- Requires 4 years total experience in finance or accounting roles, including applications of accounting principles, business and/or financial analysis, cash management, etc.
- Prior experience in an international manufacturing organization is desirable
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and understanding of GAAP principles, a plus
- Advanced skills and expertise with spreadsheets (Excel) and other PC skills required
- Knowledge of and experience with financial modeling desired
- Experience with Oracle Financial systems is desirable
- Ability to work independently and with team members
- Must be detail-oriented, analytical, problem solver and creative thinker
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
If you are interested in the position and meet the above stated qualifications, please email your resume to sarah.chang@ajilon.com
April 19, 2009
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