Sr. Financial Analyst Job in Chicago 60606, Illinois Us

Sr. Financial Analyst

Serve as the finance business partner providing insight and guidance that will assist with the achievement of the financial and operational goals of the organization.

·         Analyze the monthly financial results and provide insight and analysis of specific variances as well as costs trends and explain key findings and variances to Finance senior management and business leaders

·         Create and maintain detailed forecasts for revenue, costs and profit

·         Provide Sales reporting and conduct Pipeline reviews with business leaders

·         Report and analyze key metrics to improve business performance

·         Manage the authorization and approval process of business expenditures to ensure that they are properly reviewed and   approved in accordance with all established company polici

·         Conduct Monthly business review meetings with business leaders

·         Prepare the annual budget, quarterly forecasts along with ad-hoc reporting including the development of  business analysis models and business presentations quarterly and as requested

·         Assist in costing/ pricing reviews and assist in developing solutions where pricing constraints exist.

·         Administer financial targets and calculate monthly, quarterly and year end key financial data for variable compensation plans.

·         Coordinate efforts on financial and internal control audits with the Controller. Participate with senior management to ensure internal control policies throughout and the businesses are updated whenever necessary to conform to the Company’s internal control policies and procedures. 

·         Ensure internal controls are adequate and in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and that all financial results are accurate, complete and in accordance with company policy [and GAAP/IFRS].

·         Meet all established Company documentation and reporting requirements.

·         Partner with VP,  Finance to achieve and maximize profitability of various businesses  with special projects as assigned

·         Serve as the finance business partner providing insight and guidance that will assist with the achievement of the financial and operational goals of the organization.

·         Analyze the monthly financial results and provide insight and analysis of specific variances as well as costs trends and explain key findings and variances to Finance senior management and business leaders

·         Create and maintain detailed forecasts for revenue, costs and profit

·         Provide Sales reporting and conduct Pipeline reviews with business leaders

·         Report and analyze key metrics to improve business performance

·         Manage the authorization and approval process of business expenditures to ensure that they are properly reviewed and   approved in accordance with all established company policies.

·         Conduct Monthly business review meetings with business leaders

·         Prepare the annual budget, quarterly forecasts along with ad-hoc reporting including the development of  business analysis models and business presentations quarterly and as requested

·         Assist in costing/ pricing reviews and assist in developing solutions where pricing constraints exist.

·         Administer financial targets and calculate monthly, quarterly and year end key financial data for variable compensation plans.

·         Coordinate efforts on financial and internal control audits with the Controller. Participate with senior management to ensure internal control policies throughout and the businesses are updated whenever necessary to conform to the Company’s internal control policies and procedures. 

·         Ensure internal controls are adequate and in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and that all financial results are accurate, complete and in accordance with company policy [and GAAP/IFRS].

·         Meet all established Company documentation and reporting requirements

·         Partner with VP,  Finance to achieve and maximize profitability of various businesses  with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         BS in Finance or Accounting  (MBA/CPA a plus)

·         Minimum 8 years relevant experience.  Professional services industry experience a plus.

·         Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting Finance principles / techniques sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analysis and to address a variety of issues.

·         Demonstrated analytical skills that allow for interpretation of financial and related management information.

·         The incumbent must be highly adaptive and responsive to changing business conditions and have strong leadership and project management skills.  A highly developed administrative skills set and a demonstrated expertise in organizing and controlling large-scale operations and/or projects are needed to provide management with the proper level of financial support and expertise.

·         Knowledge of the uses and applications of various technologies required to effectively structure, analyze and report on the business operations. These technologies include Excel, Word, database applications, PowerPoint,  and  various financial platforms.