Jr. Financial Planning & Analyst

simsmetalm • West Chicago, IL

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) is a global leader in electronics and reuse recycling with facilities across the globe. Our goal is to be the world’s best, safest, and most responsible recycling company. SLS serves global clients across a range of industries to securely and responsibly recycle and manage the disposition of IT equipment and electronic products.   Our asset management and recovery service enables businesses to meet both their social and legal obligations in the treatment of surplus electronics in a legally compliant, data secure, fully traceable, and environmentally sustainable manner. With our global reach, expertise, and infrastructure, SLS is able to provide a comprehensive solution for e-waste and IT asset disposition anywhere in the world. Purpose of the Role  The Junior Finance Planning and Analyst will support the Finance team by assisting in financial analysis, data organization, and reporting activities that contribute to informed decision-making and process improvement. This role is designed to provide exposure to financial planning within a quality- and compliance-focused business environment, giving insight into how finance supports operational efficiency, risk management, and long-term strategic goals through structured frameworks like QMS and Financial Maturity Models.

Requirements

• Degree level in finance, accounting, or a similar discipline.
• 1-3 years of finance or related experience.
• Analytical and highly numerate.
• Experience with business analytics tools such as Power BI would be beneficial.
• A moderate level of analytical ability.
• High attention to detail with an ability to avoid material mistakes.
• Ability to think laterally contributes to ongoing improvements in systems and processes.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills - in particular, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Team player – willing to be part of a team and supportive of other team members.
• Curious and eager to learn about financial processes within a certified operational environment

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to or interest in quality systems (like ISO standards) or structured improvement models is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth revenue and profitability analysis across office locations, client accounts, and customer segments
• Support U.S. budgeting and forecasting processes, providing analytical input and financial insights.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly business analysis and reporting packages for key stakeholders.
• Provide support for CAPEX requests and business case analysis
• Monitor and enhance KPI performance through continuous benchmarking, review, and development.
• Help update and analyze financial tracking tools and reporting dashboards using Excel
• Prepare and deliver analytical presentations to management, supporting leadership in implementing improvements.
• Extract, validate, and manage system data to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the business analysis data warehouse.
• Contribute to global finance and business improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist in organizing, cleansing, and analyzing financial and operational data
• Learn how financial controls and performance metrics are integrated with our QMS framework
• Contribute to internal process documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in evaluating financial workflows using models such as the Financial Management Maturity Model (FMMM) or similar frameworks
• Other Duties as assigned

Benefits

• With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career.
• We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

What This Job Offers

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