Finance Analyst Job at MJJ Recruiting in Chicago

Description:

Finance Analyst

Chicago, IL (4 days onsite)

Direct Hire

Salary: $70k-$80k

Candidate will need to travel to Schaumburg, IL 3-5 times per month, so dependable transportation is required.

Please NOTE: At this time, we are unable to sponsor candidates for hire. We will not accept candidates to work on c2c basis.

Core Responsibilities

• Dive deep into the departments you support, mastering their operations and corresponding KPIs to provide informed financial guidance and strategic insights.
• Cultivate strong relationships with the Marketing Team, offering value added insights and advice to ensure financial results are not only understood but actively optimized to drive business success.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and spearhead special projects to support critical marketing investment decisions, contributing to the organization’s strategic initiatives.
• Revamp and maintain the Marketing expense tracker to streamline the month-end close and enhance the monthly forecasting process, ensuring data accuracy and insights.
• Reconcile monthly expenses meticulously, while developing clear and impactful variance explanations to enhance financial transparency and decision-making.
• Take ownership of the Month-end Close process and ensure timely and accurate forecasting and reporting in alignment with established schedules and deliverables.
• Play a key role in the annual budgeting process by maintaining budget templates, analyzing trends, and synthesizing feedback from the Marketing Leadership team for a more accurate and strategic budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience showcasing analytical skills.
• 2+ years of experience; 1+ years with strong internship experience acceptable
• Familiarity with Chicago and surrounding suburbs for enhanced market insights
• Expertise in Financial Planning, Analysis, and Modeling.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of Hyperion Essbase required; Anaplan, and Tableau is a plus.
• Reliable transportation required; primarily based at the Chicago office, with occasional work at the Schaumburg office
• Performs additional Business Operations duties and tasks as required.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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