Financial Analyst

Job Description

This role is hybrid remote with 60% weekly in-office presence in Mount Prospect, Illinois. (3 days in office per week)

• Perform business controlling functions, prepare reports and perform ad hoc analysis

• This position will work closely, and collaborate with all functions of the BU Controlling department, BU management, as well as other International Corporate functions

• Provide proactive support to business units in monitoring, compiling and interpreting financial data for reporting, planning and decision-making purposes

• Identify key trends that could impact profitability or growth strategy

• Ensure accuracy and consistency in all reporting

• Create weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end KPI reporting and financial operations packages

• Support annual business planning and forecasting process

• Coordinate and aligns business forecasts with Business Units, Business Teams and Regions

• Conduct analysis to drive initiatives

• Ad hoc analysis

• Review current business processes with purpose of driving continuous improvement and assist in other Controlling functions and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 1+ years of experience in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Basic working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint)

• Other PC skills and programs including Hyperion Financial Manager, SAP BW and SAP Analyzer are a plus

• Candidate must be self-motivated, proactive, team-oriented and resourceful applying a high level of attention to detail and accuracy while balancing strong analytical and problem-solving skills