Financial Analyst - Schaumburg, IL
Core
Early-career finance professional driving strategic planning, reporting, and analysis to inform critical business decisions for a manufacturing solutions provider.
Role type
Financial Analyst (FP&A)
Builds
Financial models, projections, forecasts, and reporting sheets for strategic decision-making and HQ alignment.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Components / Corporate Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial statement analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, advanced Excel, problem-solving, attention to detail
Preferred skills
Month-end close, reconciliations, cross-functional partnership, public company governance, technology capitalization, global reporting structures
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Direct financial tracking and process validation for technology development capitalization; process detailed financial reporting sheets and ad-hoc analysis for Japan Headquarters; build and maintain financial models and forecasts; lead monthly/quarterly financial analysis and variance analysis; support month-end close and reconciliations; partner with functional teams for cost savings and margin improvement; analyze key business drivers for leadership; design internal compliance protocols and audit readiness activities.
Seniority
Early-career, hands-on IC