Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Lombard, Illinois (Fully Onsite)

Reports to: Controller

We’re looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join a growing finance team during a period of transformation and scale. This role will play a key part in strengthening financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical capabilities, while partnering closely with leadership to support data‑driven decision making.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers, understanding the story behind them, and turning insights into action.

• Perform detailed financial analysis at the departmental and general ledger level
• Own variance analysis and clearly communicate drivers, trends, and root causes
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
• Analyze high‑volume invoicing activity, including contracts, credit memos, and project billing
• Own inventory analysis, ensuring accuracy and accountability
• Partner closely with accounting to ensure operational activity is accurately reflected in financial results
• Build, maintain, and enhance Excel‑based models, reports, and dashboards for leadership

• Strong background in FP&A or analytical finance
• Highly detail‑oriented with the ability to independently investigate and explain variances
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, modeling)
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, evolving environment, including periods of system or process change
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate insights clearly

This role is ideal for someone who wants visibility, ownership, and the chance to make a real impact within a finance organization that’s actively leveling up.

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