Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

National Association of REALTORS•Chicago, IL

3d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association of REALTORS® is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team, reporting to the VP of Financial Planning and Analysis. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in driving the financial performance of the organization by implementing best practices for reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degrees in Finance or Accounting.
4+ years of experience in FP&A or Corporate Finance.
Strong financial modeling and Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive mindset.
Demonstrated self initiative, critical thinking, and ability to drive project independently.
Proven communication and outreach skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite Planning and Budgeting is a plus.
Knowledge of data tools like Power BI and Tableau is a plus.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Forecasting Lead the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
Collaborate with various departments to gather inputs and ensure alignment with strategic plan.
Management Reporting Prepare and present management reports for leadership on a monthly basis.
Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast and prior year.
Identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
Identify trends, variances and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
Systems and Process Improvements Assist in the build-out of the NetSuite Planning and Budgeting tool.
Train users on the tool.
Continuously improve budgeting / forecast processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Implement best practices in FP&A.
Cross-Functional Partnership Serve as a finance partner to various teams, providing insights and recommendations.
Help implement a culture of financial accountability and transparency.