Senior Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting financial reporting, planning, and analysis processes. This individual will be a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, providing insights that drive financial performance, enhance profitability, and support business decision-making. This role involves managing financial planning cycles, conducting variance analysis, and providing key insights to leadership. This position will work closely with the Ecommerce Security leadership and other business partners to ensure accurate financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis. Position location: Deerfield, IL - Hybrid (Flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field required. 7+ years of experience preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerPoint, Word, and financial modeling.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work across various levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Analytics: Ability to analyze large datasets, identify key insights, and translate them into actionable recommendations. A strong candidate will leverage data-driven decision-making, experiment with new analytical methods, and continuously refine processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement: A mindset focused on streamlining processes, increasing efficiency, and driving business impact. This includes proactively identifying areas for improvement, implementing scalable solutions, and adapting processes to evolving business needs.
- Business Communication & Influence: The ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly and persuasively to stakeholders across the organization. This includes active listening, leveraging data visualization, and presenting compelling, data-supported recommendations that drive decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CPA, or CMA is a plus.
- Experience with financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, BPC, HFM, Essbase, or Tableau.
- Previous experience in sales finance, commercial finance, or supporting cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Partner with business unit leadership and cross-functional teams to drive financial insights and improve decision-making.
- Analyze financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), and business trends to provide actionable recommendations.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including financial reporting, sales analysis, and expense reviews.
- Provide financial guidance for sales, marketing, and operational functions, identifying opportunities for revenue growth and cost efficiencies.
- Develop and present financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to key stakeholders.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and project support as needed.
Benefits
- robust health plans
- a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
- product discounts
- flexible time off benefits
- adoption benefits
- We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
