Sr. Financial Analyst - Operations and Supply Chain

Chamberlain Group • Oak Brook, IL

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About The Position

This role is within Chamberlain Group’s Finance function and supports the Sourcing and Quality organizations. The Sr. Financial Analyst develops yearly budgets and monthly financial forecasts to support timely decision-making, monitors overhead spending and cost-reduction results, analyzes variances and key drivers, and advises senior leadership on opportunities and risks. The role also supports financial reporting, KPI tracking, operational reviews, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of financial support experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Working knowledge of ERP financial systems, such as SAP, and data analysis.
• Ability to work and manage relationships in a matrixed corporate environment.
• Outstanding written and oral English communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally in North America.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or CMA.
• Experience with activity-based costing and financial forecast development.
• Experience developing and presenting complex financial data in Microsoft Excel.
• SAP experience.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Develop yearly budgets and monthly financial forecasts for the Sourcing and Quality organizations.
• Monitor and analyze monthly overhead spending and cost-reduction project results; identify trends and variance drivers and advise senior leadership of opportunities and risks.
• Serve as the primary contact and support for the corporate cost-savings productivity tracking tool; install and test upgrades and enhancements, provide training, perform administrative tasks, and lead onboarding for new users.
• Report spend activity, including value-add analysis, to help the Sourcing and Quality organizations understand spending and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Maintain and communicate KPI status to support effective business decision-making by the Sourcing and Quality management teams.
• Assist with monthly operational reviews and other recurring deliverables.
• Identify process improvements that reduce finance business-process cycle times, improve financial forecast quality, and enhance information provided to leadership.
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers are also expected to ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
• Contribute to team efforts by completing related work and participating in projects as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Eligibility to participate in a short-term incentive plan, subject to applicable plan terms and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior