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Senior Financial Analyst — Global Manufacturing (Hybrid, NW Suburbs of Chicago)
A large, multinational manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and consumer product brands is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its corporate finance team. This high-visibility role sits within a lean, fast-moving group that supports both corporate functions and operating divisions across North America and globally.
The company operates dozens of manufacturing facilities worldwide and continues to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and strategic expansion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants broad exposure across FP&A, operations, and accounting.
đź“Ť Hybrid role based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago
What You’ll Take Ownership Of
- Build and monitor performance dashboards across divisions (ROA, working capital, inventory efficiency, DSO, headcount trends, bad debt metrics, etc.)
- Analyze forecasts, variances, and operational indicators to uncover trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Review financial results to ensure accuracy, adherence to internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Partner with operations and finance leaders to support cost-reduction efforts, capital planning, and strategic initiatives
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and support alignment of close processes across sites
- Perform detailed balance sheet reviews, particularly around inventory, reserves, and working capital components
- Create insightful internal reports for executive leadership; support various ad hoc modeling, reporting, and analysis requests
- Identify profitability drivers and operational bottlenecks and propose actionable solutions
- Contribute to the development and rollout of corporate financial policies, tools, and analytical frameworks
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA a plus)
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing finance or accounting
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control environments
- Advanced Excel ability (modeling, complex formulas, pivoting, data interpretation)
- Strong communication skills—able to distill analysis into practical recommendations
- High integrity, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
Why This Role Stands Out
- Broad exposure to both corporate and plant-level operations
- Opportunity to influence performance across dozens of business units
- Fast-growing, acquisition-driven environment with significant upward mobility
- High-impact work that directly supports financial strategy and operational performance