Financial Analyst

Convergint•Hoffman Estates, IL

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Financial Analyst who is passionate about providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. The ideal candidate is a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability, and delivering results. They thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where adaptability, critical thinking, and a willingness to challenge the status quo are highly valued. The role is within an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and at home. Convergint, the hiring company, has over 20 years of proven growth and exceptional performance, with a mission to be their customers' best service provider. They emphasize diversity and a strong culture built on 10 Values and Beliefs, making them the #1 systems integrator globally. They also encourage employees to participate in their 'Recruit Awesome People' program.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with Power Pivots, Power Query, complex formulas, and data analysis techniques.
Ability to extract, manipulate and analyze large, complex datasets from multiple systems while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Comfortable learning and navigating multiple ERP systems and financial applications.
Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger concepts, and accounting principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
Naturally curious with a desire to understand financial data, accounting processes, and how information flows through systems.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
Minimum Experience: 2+ years financial planning & analysis, accounting, or a related finance field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial reporting systems, CPM/consolidation tools, or SQL reporting is a plus.
CPA or CMA designation (or progress toward certification) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Extract, transform, validate, and analyze financial data from multiple ERP systems, databases, and reporting applications to support financial reporting and decision making.
Utilize advanced excel techniques, financial reporting tools, and data queries to efficiently analyze large and complex datasets.
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline workflows, and improve financial reporting through technology and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Research, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies by partnering with Accounting and Regional Finance Directors to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
Assist in the implementation, testing, and optimization of new ERP and EPM solutions, helping ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and successful user adoption.
Support the monthly financial close process.
Translate financial information into clear, business-focused recommendations that support decision making across all levels of the organization.
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the global organization.
Support system enhancements, reporting improvements, and special projects as the business needs evolve.
Ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.