Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

TransUnion • Chicago, IL

1d • $62,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The US Markets Accounting and Finance team partners closely with the US Markets business to deliver financial insight into performance, inform strategic decisions, and support growth initiatives. The team supports core FP&A activities across planning, forecasting, reporting, and executive analysis, providing visibility into business drivers and outcomes. This team reports into US Markets Finance leadership and regularly collaborates with senior business and finance stakeholders.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Role Overview and Core Responsibilities The Financial Analyst II role exists to support core FP&A processes and deliver accurate, actionable financial insights that enable effective decision‑making across the US Markets business. This role contributes directly to forecasting accuracy, business transparency, and operational efficiency through recurring analysis, reporting, and stakeholder partnership.

Requirements

• Financial Planning & Analysis (2–4 years): Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting to enable informed decision making
• Business Partnership: Experience partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable insights for non‑Finance audiences
• GAAP & Financial Acumen: Working knowledge of GAAP and financial statements to ensure accurate analysis and reporting
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) to support foundational financial and analytical skills
• Microsoft Excel: Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and structured reporting
• Financial Systems & Data Tools: Experience working with data from multiple financial systems to analyze performance and support forecasting and reporting
• Presentation Development: Ability to create clear, concise materials for leadership consumption using PowerPoint or equivalent tools

Responsibilities

• Supporting core FP&A activities, including monthly business reviews, revenue and expense forecasting, quarterly close processes, and annual and long‑range planning cycles
• Preparing clear, accurate financial reports and analyses to support business partners and leadership in evaluating performance and risks
• Performing detailed financial analysis, including variance, trend, and volume/price/mix analysis to identify performance drivers and emerging trends
• Collaborating with cross‑functional partners to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment across forecasts and plans
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of financial models aligned with key business drivers and assumptions
• Creating executive‑ready presentations and reporting materials that summarize results and highlight key insights
• Supporting process improvement and optimization initiatives, leveraging tools, automation, and improved reporting practices to increase efficiency
• Working with data from multiple financial systems to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of financial information

Benefits

• Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
• We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑ and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
• From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
• Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.
• Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
• Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees