Financial Analyst - Schaumburg, IL

About the role

Misumi USA is a division of MISUMI Group, a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. The Financial Analyst will work on-site in Schaumburg, Illinois, collaborating with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to drive strategic planning, reporting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial tracking, process validation, and documentation for technology development capitalization, including Tech Capex, while monitoring capitalizable metrics and analyzing downstream impacts on operating expenses, or OPEX
• Act as the primary internal contact to handle, prioritize, and process detailed financial reporting sheets, operational performance metrics, and ad-hoc analysis inquiries coming from Japan Headquarters
• Build and maintain financial models, projections, and forecasts that support strategic decision-making
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial analysis, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Support the month-end close process, including reconciliations and review of financial results
• Partner with functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and Marketing, to provide financial guidance and identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and margin improvement
• Analyze key business drivers and translate them into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records and contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes
• Design and lead internal compliance protocols, financial control frameworks, and audit readiness activities across the Finance function to maintain rigid alignment with public company governance guidelines
• Conduct ad-hoc research and special projects as needed
• Maintain and contribute to the Quality Management System, or QMS, as expected of all employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a similar analytical role
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, complex formulas, and pivot tables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sharp attention to detail
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial audiences
• High organizational skills and comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to jump in wherever the team needs help

Skills

• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, budget-to-actual analysis, and forecasting processes
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Operations, and Marketing
• Exposure to compliance protocols, internal controls, audit readiness, or public company governance requirements
• Experience working with international headquarters, parent companies, or global reporting structures
• Familiarity with technology capitalization, Tech Capex tracking, OPEX analysis, or capitalizable development metrics
• Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement, reporting accuracy, and scalable financial processes