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Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Financial Analyst

Creative Financial Staffing, Itasca, IL, United States


Global, manufacturing company is looking to add a Senior Financial Analyst to their growing finance team. Great opportunity for someone looking to make an impact with a growing, dynamic company.

Why work for our client as a Senior Financial Analyst:

  • Very well-respected, global, private company
  • Opportunity to learn and develop skill sets
  • High visibility
  • Quality and diverse products
  • Good benefits
  • Great leadership, building out a great team

Responsibilities and Duties of the Senior Financial Analyst:

  • Collaborate with segment sales leaders and plant controllers to consolidate and analyze revenue and EBITDA bridges.
  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for sales leaders on financial matters and related inquiries.
  • Utilize statistical and operational data to identify correlations between operational performance and financial results, providing enhanced insights for senior management's decision-making.
  • Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly reports, including inventory, past dues, cost savings, and other operational metrics.
  • Drive automation of standard processes and lead process improvement initiatives.
  • Support the monthly close process, including preparing and maintaining accrual support for rebates and commissions.
  • Ensure data integrity of the company's key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Develop financial models and conduct financial analysis to support decision-making.
  • Perform variance analysis, budget development, forecasting, and prepare monthly management presentations.
  • Oversee price maintenance uploads and supervise GSS team members during pricing administration.
  • Maintain and update external party portals, supervising GSS team members during these tasks.
  • Assist with addressing ad hoc requests on a routine basis.
  • Additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be assigned as needed.

Experience Preferred of the Senior Financial Analyst:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
  • 3+ years experience
  • Advanced modeling skills including advanced Excel skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage financial models for business forecasting, variance analysis, and problem solving

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