Senior Financial Analyst

Independence Pet Group•Chicago, IL

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to join their growing finance team. This is a hybrid role based out of either their Chicago, IL or Oakville, Ontario offices. IPH is one of North America's largest pet insurance and services organizations, supporting over 2 million pets with insurance protection, wellness solutions, and other resources. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis activities across IPH's portfolio of brands and shared service functions. They will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and business leaders to deliver actionable insights, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for a highly analytical finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and is motivated by solving complex business challenges through data-driven analysis. This position serves as a key partner to finance leadership and business stakeholders, helping to drive planning and forecasting processes, improve reporting capabilities, identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, and provide financial insights to support continued business growth. The work will directly influence decision-making and help establish scalable processes for a rapidly expanding organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting processes.
Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate meaningful business insights.
Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience building strong cross-functional partnerships with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency working with financial systems and reporting tools.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional designations.
Prior experience with a private equity backed company or within a fast-paced, results-oriented organization experiencing rapid growth and change.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate financial reporting principles.
Experience with financial statement consolidations and intercompany allocation processes.
Experience supporting multiple planning and forecasting cycles within a complex organization.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and enterprise financial systems.
Experience with EPM solutions, Power BI, and financial reporting automation tools.
Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and developing scalable reporting solutions.
Experience in insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support annual budgeting, long-range planning, and recurring forecasting processes for corporate and shared service functions.
Prepare, consolidate, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, delivering accurate reporting and meaningful variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
Serve as a key liaison between Corporate FP&A and finance teams across the organization, providing transparency, insights, and decision support to business leaders.
Monitor and analyze operating expenses, identify trends and risks, and support cost management initiatives across shared services organizations.
Develop, maintain, and enhance key performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting tools that improve visibility into business performance and operational efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging technology, automation, and best practices to streamline financial planning and reporting processes.
Partner in the enhancement and optimization of ERP and EPM platforms, while supporting the development of standardized, scalable reporting solutions.
Ensure financial information is reliable, timely, and consistent across reporting cycles while maintaining strong controls and governance practices.
Support intercompany accounting and allocation methodologies, ensuring accurate reporting and alignment across business units.
Translate complex financial data into clear recommendations that help leadership evaluate opportunities, improve performance, and make informed business decisions.