Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst - Manufacturing Focus

Position Overview

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional to join our team! In this mostly remote role, you'll have the opportunity to drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. We're seeking someone based in the Chicagoland area, as there will be in-office requirements twice a month.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain standard reporting templates to help managers identify trends and variances, and streamline financial presentation reconciliation.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly forecasts, as well as the annual planning process for assigned business units, while supporting multiple Senior Analysts.
• Develop insightful reports to guide executive-level decision-making.
• Collaborate on business case development critical to the annual planning process.
• Update and manage the management reporting infrastructure cost allocations annually and process monthly allocations.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure the accuracy of monthly financial statements.
• Collect and format data for reports and dashboards.
• Perform financial analysis of unit operations, comparing trends with historical, budgeted, and forecasted results. Communicate findings through both standard and ad hoc reports to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Provide support to finance and other teams, and contribute to special projects as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of FP&A experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is essential.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling.
  
  

If you're passionate about financial analysis and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-Time