The ideal candidate is a well-rounded performer who is highly analytical, thrives in a fast-paced work environment, and embraces a collaborative work style. This is a highly visible role business partner role which will work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional business partners to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance.

This role is based out of their downtown Chicago office with a hybrid schedule offering a mix of in-person and remote work; the expectation for this role is ~3-days in-office per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and provide value-added insights to business partners that support data-driven decision-making
• Maintain and enhance the monthly financial forecast to support strategic planning and operational performance
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, partnering with departments and business units to build a detailed consolidated financial plan
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to provide deeper insights into business performance and emerging trends
• Partner with the Accounting team to enhance the GL structure and improve financial reporting processes
• Consolidate, report, and analyze key financial and operational KPIs
• Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial planning workflows
• Work both independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality financial analysis and insights

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or a related finance role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience supporting or building a corporate budgeting process
• Strong experience with variance analysis and financial commentary
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Vena or similar FP&A software experience preferred.