Senior Financial Analyst

We are partnering with a leading enterprise organization seeking a Senior Department Financial Analyst to support financial planning, procurement operations, budget management, and strategic forecasting initiatives within a complex technology-driven environment.

The Senior Department Financial Analyst will partner with business leaders, finance teams, procurement partners, and project stakeholders to manage budget planning, forecasting, procurement activities, and financial reporting.

This individual will drive financial governance, improve operational processes, and ensure alignment between project execution and financial performance objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional who thrives at the intersection of financial governance, operational excellence, and cross-functional stakeholder management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial transparency, forecast accuracy, and effective procurement execution across a high-visibility department. The successful candidate will help drive budget optimization, improve financial processes, and support strategic decision-making for leadership teams.

• Location: Hybrid schedule in Waukegan, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives and support strategic financial planning initiatives.
• Lead and enhance procurement processes to ensure efficient purchasing and accurate budget tracking.
• Establish and maintain processes that ensure financial data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Manage departmental budgets and project expenditures while monitoring performance against financial targets.
• Collaborate with project and portfolio management teams to align forecasting, budgeting, and reporting requirements.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting activities and financial planning cycles.
• Develop executive-level reporting and dashboards that provide visibility into financial performance.
• Conduct regular reviews with cross-functional teams to manage expenditures, contract renewals, and forecasting assumptions.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with corporate finance, procurement, legal, and operational policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field with 7 years of relevant experience; or equivalent advanced degree experience combination.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in corporate financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and procurement support.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets within complex enterprise organizations.
• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle management and financial controls.
• Experience creating executive-facing financial reports and presentations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems such as SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial planning capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to leadership teams.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience automating financial and budget management processes.
• Knowledge of IT, cybersecurity, or technology-related business operations.
• Experience supporting financial operations within a technology organization.
• Familiarity with process documentation and technical writing.
• Experience working with global teams and distributed stakeholders.
• Exposure to long-range planning, capital planning, and strategic investment management.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to influence financial strategy within a high growth large enterprise environment.
• High visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Blend of financial management, procurement operations, and strategic planning responsibilities.
• Ability to drive operational improvements and process modernization initiatives.
• Direct impact on budget governance, forecasting accuracy, and organizational performance.

Engagement Details

• Contract Length: 3 Months
• Potential for Extension: Based on business needs and performance
• Compensation: Competitive market rates available; details provided during the hiring process
• Employment Type: Contract

Interview Process

• Recruiter screening
• Hiring manager review and shortlisting
• Client interview(s)
• Final selection and onboarding

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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If you're an experienced finance professional looking to drive strategic financial planning and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply today.

The client name and specific organizational details will remain confidential throughout the initial stages of the hiring process.