Senior FP&A Analyst in Chicago, Illinois, United States (# 4402)

Job Description

The Senior FP&A Analyst plays a critical role in supporting our Operations team by preparing consolidated revenue and operating expense analyses. You will be responsible for delivering timely, accurate financial information and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform regular analysis of financial information and account variances, providing clear, meaningful explanations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, and other FP&A team members to develop accurate forecasts and identify key variance drivers.
• Lead the budgeting process for the teams you support.
• Leverage technology to improve reporting efficiency and develop tools that deliver valuable insights to stakeholders.
• Support special projects and prepare technical memoranda to document findings and issues.
• Assist in preparing financial and presentation materials for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Provide insightful analysis, performance benchmarks, and KPIs to support the Operations team.
• Maintain a strong understanding of key business drivers, and partner with business units to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Proactively identify and recommend process improvements to enhance team effectiveness.
• Mentor junior FP&A team members to support their professional development.
• Partner with regional Controllers to ensure accurate accounting, effective risk mitigation, and thorough variance analysis reviews.

Qualifications: 

• 5+ year of experience in an FP&A role with budgeting and forecasting experience. 
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance. Master’s degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong financial accumen
• Experience with data analysis
• Knowledge of TM1/Planning & Analytics is a desirable
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of Oracle is a plus
• Knowledge of standard accounting practices
• Experience with Tableau or other BI platform