Sr Financial Analyst - Remote (Chicago)

This highly visible FP&A role will support DFIN Global Investment Companies business unit finance function. This individual and team are responsible for business unit-level budgeting, forecasting, planning, reporting and related-analytics. Additionally, this individual will be involved in various financial analysis activities to aid executive level decision-making and key performance indicator reporting.

• Analyzes and evaluates the company's operating results to prepare detailed variance reports.
• Provides analyses of the monthly results to the budget, forecast and prior years
• Provides key inputs to monthly forecast process, working with primary financial systems and collaborating with multiple departments 
• Prepares annual budget templates and serves key role in broader budgeting process and related analytics
• Manages monthly software metrics and related key performance indicator reporting
• Leads preparation of key components of routine reporting packages, including quarterly business reviews
• Partners with other financial departments (tax, treasury, IT, consolidations, etc.) to improve internal forecasting and reporting 
• Serves as resource for management in effecting efficiency and cost improvement projects
• Prepares ad hoc analyses for senior management to support their decision-making process

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience
• Highly analytical and excellent problem solving skills 
• Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis processes, including forecasting and financial modeling. Expert level knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and decision making skills 
• Proven ability to respond within short time constraints and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail and an ability to work independently
• Proficiency in SAP BPC or related financial systems strongly preferred
• Ease in communicating and partnering with all levels in the organization