Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

Avant • Chicago, IL

4d • $70,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as an FP&A Associate and make a real impact from day one. In this role, your analytical expertise will drive the strategic direction of the business, streamline planning and reporting, and shape decision-making through actionable insights. You’ll work alongside business leaders, guiding key financial strategies and developing processes that keep us agile and growth-focused.
If you’re passionate about using your financial acumen to drive business outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your expertise, work closely with leadership, and influence our financial strategy directly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative major (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering) or comparable experience
• 3+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, financial modeling, consulting, investment banking or related field
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase, Workday Adaptive Planning or similar planning tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze Trends & Key Metrics: Dive into key performance indicators across revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures to identify impactful trends and support decision-making.
• Present to Leadership: Create executive-ready presentations that effectively communicate your analyses to our executive team, investors, and board members.
• Lead Financial Planning Cycles: Support and enhance critical planning cycles, including the Annual Budget, Monthly Financial Forecast, and Long-Term Financial Plan.
• Build Tools for Success: Maintain and enhance our FP&A platforms and dashboards, ensuring our business leaders have the latest insights at their fingertips.
• Support Strategic Cost Efficiency: Partner with cross-functional leaders to uncover cost-saving opportunities and drive operational improvements.
• Develop & Refine Financial Models: Design and optimize forecasting models that increase accuracy and deliver valuable insights to guide the business forward.
• Conduct Competitive Analysis: Use competitive research to inform strategy and recommend actionable initiatives.

Benefits

• Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Time Off
• Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-office)
• Generous Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program
• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks
• Summer Fridays
• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
• swag

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level