IFG-US is partnering with a leading manufacturing client in the western Chicago suburbs to hire a Financial Analyst to provide expert financial guidance, leadership, and advisory support to drive business growth and operational excellence.
In this highly visible position, you will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, develop and monitor key financial metrics, and strengthen internal controls across the organization. You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on strategic growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and collaborator, skilled at translating complex data into actionable insights, and brings prior manufacturing experience.
This is a unique opportunity to join a privately held, stable company with a flexible, family-friendly culture. You will gain valuable manufacturing and global experience while learning the business from the inside out.
- Location/Work Schedule: Western Chicago suburbs | Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
- Compensation: $65k-$85k
Primary job functions include:
- Conducting financial modeling of various financial products
- Measuring, analyzing, and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans
- Advising management on resource allocation to best accomplish objectives
- Preparing reports for management
Job Requirements:
- Experience in problem-solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets
- Spreadsheet and ERP system experience is a plus
- Background in financial analysis and planning
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
- Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well
- General familiarity with Financial Consolidation
- Adeptness in variance analysis
- Practical knowledge of financial statements consolidation
- Budget forecasting experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of consolidations
- Financial reporting experience preferred
- Solid understanding of forecasting & modeling
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant discipline required. MBA-bound and/or CPA bound preferred.
Experience:
- 2-5 Years in a progressive accounting or finance environment
- Providing leadership to organizations within a manufacturing operation(s)—leading operations planning, savings, forecasting, budgeting, and investment analysis
- ERP implementation and integration.
- Delivering continuous improvement.
- Participating in the development of strategic plans.
- Demonstrated high growth in previous experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing costing principles—understands P&L and balance sheet dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate in simple, impactful terms
- Demonstrated ability to manage and control costs—effectively develops business cases and enrolls leaders at all levels in taking appropriate action.
- Conducts themself with the highest ethical and moral standards.
- Intelligent, creative, analytical.
- Highly motivated and results-driven with a high energy level—has a bias toward proactive action.
- Broad operating style, ability to adapt across cultures, environments, and styles.
- Forward-thinking leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication.