Salary Mid-Point: $75,000
Location: Chicago IL
Job Type: Permanent

IFG's client, a multi-billion dollar distribution company, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the team. Hybrid role, only 1 day a week required on-site!
 

In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, coordination, and documentation of forward-looking financial and business-related projects. You will prepare financial forecasts and/or reports and provide analytical support for assigned area.  You will identify trends and developments and present findings to management.

Responsibilities

o Prepares financial forecasts, analyses, and reports for assigned business unit management team.

o Supports development of unit's annual budget, tracks and analyzes variances throughout the year.
o Monitors progress toward objectives.

o Provides analyses and recommendations based on financial data and other pertinent information.

o Works with business managers to prepare sales commission documents and track results

o Identifies issues and suggests courses of action, makes recommendations for improving operations, and resource allocation.

o Works closely with other corporate and business unit resources to improve standardization and implements best practices.

o Supports and directs implementation of operational improvements.

o Serves as corporate finance's point of contact for assigned business unit(s).

o Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

o Bachelors' Degree required.

o 3 years required; 5 years preferred of financial analysis experience.

o GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX requirements.

o Strong overall business skills and common-sense approach to issues.

o Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to translate complex analytical data into easily understandable format.

o Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.

o Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

o Large information and accounting systems experience.

o Report writing experience is preferred.

Email resume to marybarnett@ifgpr.com