Financial Planning Analyst

LHH is looking to hire a Financial Analyst for a client located in Bolingbrook, IL. In this role you will play a crucial part in driving business decisions through insightful analysis and strategic forecasting. This is a hybrid position with 2 days in office.

Job Responsilbites:

Prepare comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly sales and margin reports for senior management, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average selling price, volume, and sales segmentation.

Collaborate with the sales team to refine forecasts for monthly management reporting, providing valuable input on product pricing strategies.

Generate weekly open order reports, analyzing critical metrics including order intake, price indices, and product mix to provide actionable insights to management.

Utilize sophisticated forecasting models to predict financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, working closely with management to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Conduct thorough variance analysis to identify trends and anomalies, presenting findings to management for informed decision-making.

Dive deep into macro financial statements to evaluate KPIs such as cash cycle, inventory turnover, and operational expenses to identify areas for improvement and provide strategic recommendations.

Manage data access and maintain data integrity within Adaptive Planning, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for decision-makers.

Collaborate with IT to enhance the internal data warehouse, developing user-friendly reporting tools for various stakeholders.

Actively participate in the budgeting process, preparing schedules and managing the sales budgeting process in coordination with controllers and the CFO.

Assist with month-end closing activities and support internal and external audit processes as required.

Support the integration process of new ERP systems, leveraging your expertise to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

Complete census reports and other compliance-related tasks accurately and within deadlines.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of finance experience.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends effectively.

Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred:

Proficiency with IT systems, including experience with MS Business Central.

CPA/CMA certification is a plus.

Familiarity with ERP systems such as Navision