Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Accounting + FP&A Direct Hire | Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Randstad has a direct hire opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst with a growing, privately held organization known for its excellent benefits and collaborative culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional looking to leverage their accounting expertise in a strategic, business-focused FP&A role.
Ideal Candidate: 5+ years of experience in corporate accounting, financial analysis, or FP&A, with solid knowledge of general ledger activity, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost centers, and intercompany allocations is important. Someone who is analytical, commercially minded, and confident communicating financial insights and challenging assumptions with business leaders.
Compensation: Up to $120,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.
For immediate consideration please email lisa.norman@randstadusa.com
salary: $105,000 - $115,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, preparing financial reports and variance analyses, monitoring operating expenses, developing KPIs and dashboards, and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes through automation and technology. The Senior Financial Analyst will also assist with financial systems enhancements, reporting accuracy, consolidations, and intercompany allocations.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a similar role.
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and build relationships across multiple departments.
The successful candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially minded, with the ability to communicate financial insights confidently to department leaders and senior leadership. Advanced Excel skills are required, while Power BI and experience with major ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite are preferred.
Cross-functional relationship-building skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Certified Financial Analyst
- Forecasting
- Financial Planning
- Financial Services
- Financial Audit
- CPA
- Private Equity
- GAAP
- Dynamics
- Power BI
- Financial Statements
- Certified Financial Planner
- Financial Reporting - Internal
- Financial Reporting - SEC
- Financial Systems Analysis
- International Financial Reporting
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 8 years
- Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work