Financial Analyst
This role provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Global Engineering Services organization. Oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.
Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Financial Analyst to support Global Procurement Services.
What you'll work on :
- This position supports Global Engineering Services and reports to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.
- Provide financial support for the Global Security and Project Management, and Corporate Engineering Quality Assurance business units.
- Perform month-end close responsibilities (including journal entries and analysis) and LBE processes for the assigned business units. Complete variance analysis and commentary for LBE and month end submissions.
- Partner with business partners to understand detailed budget, prepare budget presentations, present budget to Finance Director and Global Engineering Services leadership.
- Identify risks and opportunities and work with leadership team to bring insights forward.
- Provide ad hoc analysis to support key projects or other related activities as required.
- Prepare depreciation forecast.
- Drive continuous improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.
Qualifications : Required :
Degree in Finance or Accounting.2-4 years experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting.Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills, accuracy and attention to detail.Effective communication skills; ability to synthesize complex, technical issues and summarize with clarity.Ability to manage many competing priorities and execute in a pressurized environment.Preferred :
Proficient with financial modeling, systems, and other tools including Excel, Hyperion Essbase and SAP.