Financial Analyst

American College of Chest Physicians•Glenview, IL

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CHEST is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Analyst to support the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and pricing functions. This individual will be instrumental in supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, multi-year strategic planning, pricing strategy assessments, and delivering financial insights that guide decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a solid financial background, excellent analytical skills, and a strategic mindset, along with the ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas and modeling) and the Microsoft Office suite.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Demonstrated process improvement mindset and initiative to challenge the status quo.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial audiences.
Proven ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and collaborate effectively across teams.
High level of intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP or budgeting software tools (e.g., Workday Adaptive Planning, NetSuite) preferred.
Experience with visualization and presentation tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Support the annual budgeting process, monthly reporting, forecasting, and long-range strategic financial planning efforts.
Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools that deliver actionable insights to leadership.
Support the development of presentations for senior management, the Finance Committee and the Board of Regent meetings.
Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, assess growth opportunities, identify cost efficiencies, and recommend improvements.
Conduct pricing analyses for products and services to inform value-based decisions and margin optimization.
Assist business owners with competitive analysis, demand assumptions, and monitoring key performance metrics.
Perform scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and ad hoc reporting and analysis in support of business development and strategic initiatives.
Monitor KPIs and help develop strategies to improve overall financial performance.
Research, recommend and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and clarity of financial operations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial plans align with organizational goals.
Contribute to business case development for new products, including pricing strategy, margin philosophy, and financial impact assessments.
Support system administration of the organization’s budgeting and forecasting platform, including system configuration, user security, reporting and functionality enhancements.