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Robert Half Senior Financial Analyst in Wood Dale, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Financial Analyst position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.
1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees
2) They have higher bonus structures
3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.
4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)
5) And more…
Position Summary
Join the Corporate FP& A team at AAR! We are a team supporting AAR's business and finance leaders at the highest leaders in the organization. This is a highly visible role provides information and conducts analysis on total company financial performance, outlook, and plan. You will analyze business unit performance and coordinate interactions with business unit finance leaders to optimize our financial processes and results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis focusing on critical business drivers
Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts, setting timelines and coordinating with team members to define deliverables
Establish a relationship with Group VPs of Finance, business unit controllers and corporate staff
Lead month and quarter end close processes, tracking and communicating financial results to senior leadership
Maintain financial reporting systems and tools, partnering with IT to suggest and implement system enhancements
Develop various financial models such as debt offerings, financial projections and rating agencies
Assess applicability and lead adoption of improvements and enhancements on existing processes (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)
Monitor and assess the Company's internal control environment. Provide recommendations for enhancements and best practices
Special projects as assigned or directed such as acquisition analysis, Board presentations, etc.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Accountability
Building relationships and partnerships
Building confidence & integrity
Business Savvy
Strategic Management
Change of Direction
Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Required: Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university majoring in Accounting, Finance or a related field
Strong Proficiency in Excel
Preferred: Minimum 3 years of work experience in accounting, financial analysis or internal audit, experience analyzing balance sheets, proficiency in PowerPoint, familiarity using Hyperion Planning and/or PBCS"
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