Senior FP & A Analyst

PEAK6

Senior FP & A Analyst

Reposted 8 Hours Ago

Chicago IL USA

Hybrid

88K-110K Annually

Senior level

Fintech • Information Technology • Financial Services • App development

We're in the business of what ought to be.

The Role

Lead FP&A reporting budgeting forecasting and financial modeling for PEAK6 and subsidiaries. Analyze monthly results identify variance drivers automate processes standardize FP&A practices and partner with business leaders to drive decision-making and efficiency improvements.

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WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and over the past two decades the same formula has been used across a range of industries asset classes and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management PEAK6 Strategic Capital Apex Fintech Solutions FOCUS We Insure Evil Geniuses Poker Power Zogo and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are currently seeking a Sr. FP&A Analyst for our Shared Service Organization to deliver business insight and drive improvement of all FP&A functions for PEAK6 and its subsidiary entities. This individual will report directly to PEAK6's FP&A Manager. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to assess analyze and present financial data to help drive business decisions and to improve cross-business reporting and budgeting processes. They will possess superior analytical modeling and communication skills.
Responsibilities:

Collaborate with business leaders and senior management to prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages that drive business decisions
Monitor and analyze monthly financial results. Identify relevant trends and key drivers of budget variances. Advise senior leadership of opportunities and risk impacting the organization.
Provide value-added analytical management reporting including ad hoc requests to help provide the organization with a deeper understanding of cost changes and help identify additional efficiency opportunities.
Develop annual budget(s) and financial forecasts which will drive appropriate and timely decision making; create and maintain detailed budgeting templates
Continuously improve and automate financial management processes and analytical tools needed to deliver reporting and budgeting
Drive cross-business standardization for all FP&A processes
Build and enhance financial models to evaluate new business and revenue opportunities and expense reduction initiatives
Assist in the development and enhancement of internal cost allocation methodologies
Develop credibility and build partnerships with key contacts across the organization to facilitate efficiency knowledge sharing and opportunities for process improvement
Manipulate large data sets to summarize for management reporting determine results or reveal trends

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Accounting Finance or related degree
3-5 years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance/FP&A
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
NetSuite experience is a plus
Adaptive Insights experience is a plus
Strong grasp of income statement balance sheet and cash flow financial statements along with the ability to analyze financial results and assess financial impacts of business decisions.
Strong written verbal communication and presentation skills; must be able to convey information to all levels of the organization in a clear focused and concise manner
A tech forward approach to managing day to day tasks - we love to automate and make things more efficient and so should you!
The ability to navigate ambiguity - you won't know everything and that's ok! But the ability to research and use your resources is key.
The desire to take ownership of projects and ideas while being able to identify gaps and other areas of improvement.
The ability to adapt to a dynamic and every-changing environment - we are in high growth mode and move quickly to achieve business goals.
Experience in planning coordinating and executing multiple work streams simultaneously
Strong desire to learn new things and grow within your profession
The desire to partner and collaborate with various teams across the organization.
All of our team members have these traits. You should too.
- Collaboration
- Grit
- Adaptability
- Ownership

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OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$88000-$110000
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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Skills Required

Bachelor degree in Accounting Finance or related degree
3-5 years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance/FP&A
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Strong PowerPoint skills
NetSuite experience
Adaptive Insights experience
Strong grasp of income statement balance sheet and cash flow analysis
Experience developing budgets forecasts and detailed budgeting templates
Financial modeling to evaluate new business revenue opportunities and expense reduction
Ability to manipulate large data sets for reporting and trend analysis
Strong written verbal communication and presentation skills
Experience planning coordinating and executing multiple work streams simultaneously
Tech-forward approach to automating and improving financial management processes

What the Team is Saying

PEAK6 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Medical dental and vision coverage plus mental‑health resources EAP and wellness programs are consistently advertised across the careers site and postings. This breadth of core health coverage appears to be standard across PEAK6 entities.
Retirement Support—A defined‑contribution 401(k) plan with company match is promoted on careers materials and confirmed by corporate filings. Retirement support is positioned as a core component of total rewards.
Leave & Time Off Breadth—Generous PTO paid holidays and two paid volunteer days are highlighted with long‑tenure sabbaticals also cited on employer profiles. Time‑off provisions are paired with hybrid flexibility in many roles to support work–life balance.

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The Company

HQ: Austin TX

1900 Employees

Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

PEAK6 is not your typical investment firm. Here we build and invest in businesses that span from finance and insurance to esports and education — and we're always seeking new opportunities. We're not defined by one industry or market. We activate "what is" into "what ought to be" through world-class technology operational excellence and purposeful design. We're in the business of doing creating and building the world with innovation and democratization in mind. Our team of opportunistic thinkers are generating new ideas while constantly improving refining and activating past ones. At PEAK6 it's not just our investments that make use great but our people that make us valuable.

Why Work With Us

Ordinary doesn't apply here. We look for people who aren’t afraid to take chances who bet on themselves and do it with confidence. People that dream up big ideas and ways to execute them. Epic storytellers nimble problem solvers imaginative entrepreneurs and change-makers are all welcome.