IFG is partnering with a financial services organization in Chicago looking to hire a FP&A Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Analyst, FP&A with a dotted line to the Senior Director, Finance and working close by the CFO, this role will support the business unit with monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial analysis, variance analysis, market analysis, and ad-hoc reporting.
Requirements:
- Development and execution of the company's financial strategy, aligning financial goals with overall business objectives
- Compare and analyze incentive fees against business production, reporting variances and findings
- Conduct research on revenue variances by client and identify root causes for these variances
- Partner with the Accounts Receivable team to strategize and improve collections
- Prepare/evaluate complex financial reports, providing insights and recommendations for revenue enhancement and cost recovery
- Develop/maintain intricate financial models that provide a basis for strategic financial planning and forecasting
- Utilize advanced financial modeling techniques to simulate various financial scenarios, enabling the company to make informed decisions about investments, resource allocation, and risk assessment
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities. Provide data-driven insights to guide decision-making related to market expansion or diversification
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Master's degree or relevant certification, such as CFA, is preferred
- 2 – 5 years’ demonstrated experience with financial analysis
- Experience in mortgage, servicing, or similar industry strongly preferred
- Experience in Planful or similar FP&A Reporting software preferred
- Experience in NetSuite or similar general ledger software preferred
- Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint