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Financial Analyst

Walker Sands
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
We believe great work happens when everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to contribute.

We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, parents, and people with disabilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Walker Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Please feel free to share your pronouns in your application. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, we’re here to help.

Walker Sands is growing fast, and our finance team is evolving into a true strategic engine for the business. We’re looking for a Financial Analyst who’s excited to go beyond reporting and play a real role in how decisions get made.

In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of data, systems and strategy—turning numbers into insights that shape forecasting, resource allocation and performance across the company. You’ll partner with leaders in operations, sales, accounting and more, gaining visibility into executive‑level decision‑making and initiatives like M&A integration.

If you’re early in your career, hungry to learn, and ready to build both technical finance skills and business judgment, this is a strong launchpad.

What You’ll Do

  • Analyze monthly performance, identify trends and surface risks/opportunities
  • Support forecasting, budgeting and scenario planning
  • Maintain and improve financial models and datasets
  • Ensure data accuracy across systems (CRM, ERP, internal tools)
  • Help streamline and document FP&A processes
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to improve reporting, systems and workflows
  • Contribute to materials shared with senior leadership

What You Bring

  • 1–3 years of experience in finance, analytics or a related field
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel and comfort working with data
  • Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to ask smart questions
  • Clear communication skills, especially with non‑finance stakeholders
  • A mindset focused on ownership, learning and continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

  • Clear, accurate revenue and expense forecasts with strong driver insights
  • Monthly reporting delivered on time with actionable takeaways
  • Improved data consistency across systems
  • Growing trust from department leaders who rely on your analysis
  • Documented, scalable FP&A processes that get better over time

Compensation & Benefits:

  • We strive for salary range transparency in our hiring process. Base salary is only a part of the total rewards package – this role will also be eligible for a bonus based on company performance, as well as benefits. Below is the starting salary for this role: Starting Salary: $65,000 – 75,000 a year
    • Placement on the salary scale will be determined by various factors, such as, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, education, business or organizational requirements and internal equity.
    • Starting salaries are not inclusive of a full range of compensation for this role and are instead meant to reflect the expected beginning salary for a new hire. Merit-based increases can be earned after time in role.
Total Rewards Package:

  • 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
  • 💰 Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
  • 🌴 Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
  • 🏡 Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
  • 🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
  • 👶 Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
  • 📚 Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
  • 🌟 Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Read more on our website here!

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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