Strategy Finance Lead

LaSalle Network is partnering with a PE-backed financial services firm, to hire a Senior Financial Analyst for its growing Strategic Finance team. This role is ideal for candidates coming from investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or similar analytical roles with 2–4 years of experience.

This role is flexibly hybrid in the office downtown and is budgeted between $120,000-$140,000 base salary with additional bonus eligibility. Candidates that apply MUST be local to the Chicagoland area. A comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Role Overview

This analyst will directly support the Head of Finance and work across forecasting, strategic projects, and executive reporting. The position offers broad exposure to senior leadership and meaningful ownership of analytical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the company’s three-statement model for budgeting and long-term planning
• Analyze business partners, credit performance, pricing, and P&L drivers
• Build presentations for senior leadership and the Board
• Support lender relationships and credit facility analysis
• Partner with Accounting and IT on reporting and key business metrics
• Assist with M&A, investor work, and other strategic initiatives
• Potential to mentor junior analysts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance REQUIRED
• 2-4 years in IB, PE, corporate development, valuation, or comparable finance environment
• MUST have experience owning and maintaining a full three-statement financial model. There will be an assessment during the interview process to gauge this.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills
• Understanding of GAAP and three-statement financials
• Clear communicator with strong analytical skills
• SQL/BI experience is a plus

If you are interested in the Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Finance role, Please apply today!

Thank You,

Arden Dyer

LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.