Senior Financial Analyst

SGS • Chicago, IL

329d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior FP&A Analyst will be a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team at SGS International's headquarters in Louisville, KY, reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. The position requires knowledge of both Finance and Accounting principles, experience with advanced financial modeling and analysis techniques, understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes, and familiarity with acquisitions. The incumbent will display effective planning and organizational skills, be results oriented, develop effective business relationships, and possess the ability to competently manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will display high business acumen and analytical thinking, and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). This position will have no direct reports at this time. This role is hybrid 2-3x per week out of either Chicago, IL or Louisville, KY.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles.
• Experience with advanced financial modeling and analysis techniques.
• Understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Familiarity with acquisitions.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High business acumen and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a wide array of financial models and reports in support of the finance and executive leadership teams.
• Evaluate financial results by analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements.
• Report on company financial performance and prepare materials for regular leadership reviews.
• Own budget and forecasting process for the company, collaborating with global finance and operation partners.
• Provide decision support to management through detailed, thoughtful analysis of financial information and reports.
• Assist FP&A Director, VP Finance, and CFO on acquisitions, including due diligence, valuation, and integration.
• Support the Finance team on special projects, ad-hoc analyses, and requests as needed.
• Recommend and implement system/process improvements to enhance finance function.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services