Financial Analyst/Manager
Robert Half · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteSalesFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct the company’s budget cycle and recurring forecast activities, building reliable projections for revenue, labor, operating costs, capital spending, and cash flow.
- Evaluate results against budget and forecast expectations, identify meaningful variances, and present clear recommendations to leadership teams.
- Prepare business-unit financial reviews and management presentations that explain performance trends and key drivers of monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
- Perform in-depth analysis of product, customer, and market profitability to support pricing decisions and margin improvement efforts.
- Absess manufacturing performance through metrics such as labor productivity, material usage, inventory movement, overhead absorption, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with operations, production, supply chain, and sales leaders to identify risks, uncover opportunities, and improve overall business performance.
- Support long-range planning, capital investment reviews, and financial models used to evaluate strategic initiatives and return expectations.
- Work with technical teams to enhance dashboard reporting, improve data accuracy, and streamline financial planning and reporting processes.
- Contribute to audit support activities and help maintain compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or accounting roles.
- Strong background in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly operations-focused environment.
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate findings into practical business guidance.
- Proficiency in building reports and working with business intelligence tools such as Power BI is highly valued.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance leaders.
- Certifications such as CPA, CMA, or MBA are preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth
Pay
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Schedule
Full-time