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Senior Associate, Finance

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
87K-97K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
87K-97K Annually
Senior level
Lead FP&A forecasting, reporting models, financial analysis, and strategic modeling. Partner with Finance, Growth Marketing, Sales, and other stakeholders to analyze performance, identify trends and variances, improve financial systems and reporting processes, and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership. The role also manages stakeholder relationships and drives process automation and continuous improvement.
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About Grubhub


At Grubhub, we believe food is more than just a meal: It’s a source of discovery, connection, and pure enjoyment. There’s a time and place for every type of dish, from hidden neighborhood gems to tried-and-true favorites, and we exist to connect people with the food they love in all the ways they like to dig in. We’ve been at it since 2004, but now, as part of Wonder, Grubhub is operating with a renewed sense of momentum and the high-velocity energy of a powerhouse startup.


As a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace, we feature over 415,000 merchants in more than 4,000 cities, creating the ultimate food experience by elevating online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. We are constantly finding new ways to innovate—from integrated grocery delivery with groceries powered by Instacart to exclusive loyalty programs. Join our team, based out of New York City and Chicago, and help us give our diners the exceptional value they deserve.


About The Opportunity

As a Senior Associate, Finance in the FP&A organization, you will work closely with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop sophisticated financial models, monitor business performance, and drive data-driven decision-making. With a deeper understanding of financial trends, variances, and KPIs, you will provide actionable insights that directly impact strategic initiatives and business growth.

The Senior Associate, Finance is expected to lead more complex analyses and manage relationships with key stakeholders across departments to drive financial success.

The Impact You Will Make

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with key stakeholders across Finance, Growth Marketing, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to provide strategic financial insights. Influence key multi-year financial decisions by translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations for senior management.

  • Financial Forecasting & Strategic Modeling: Lead the development and maintenance of financial forecasting and reporting models, working with FP&A and department leaders. Ensure financial models are integrated with strategic business goals and evolve as the company’s needs change.

  • Strategic Insights & Data Exploration: Leverage your advanced analytical skills to uncover trends, anomalies, and key drivers of performance. Use this information to provide insights that not only address immediate business challenges but also identify opportunities for long-term growth and profitability.

  • Lead Process Improvements: Spearhead initiatives to improve financial systems, reporting processes, and forecasting models. Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and scale financial reporting, ensuring that the FP&A function remains agile and effective as the company grows.

  • Stakeholder Communication: Manage relationships with key stakeholders across departments, ensuring their reporting and forecasting needs are met. Present complex financial data and insights to senior leadership, providing actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, analytics, business intelligence, or related fields.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an analytical field such as Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics.

  • Advanced Analytical Skills: Strong ability to dive deep into financial data, build complex analyses and forecasts, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite. Experience with SQL and visualization tools (Tableau, Looker) is highly desirable.

  • Financial Systems Expertise: Strong experience with Financial Planning, Budgeting, & Forecasting systems such as Anaplan (or similar), with a demonstrated ability to optimize financial systems (NetSuite or similar) and reporting processes. 

  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage and influence relationships with key business stakeholders, including senior leadership. Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Strategic Problem-Solving: Ability to think strategically about financial performance and identify actionable opportunities to improve business outcomes. 

  • Curiosity & Continuous Improvement: A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a demonstrated ability to adapt to an evolving business environment with a collaborative mindset.

As a matter of company policy, Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.

Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.

Illinois Base Salary: $86,500-$97,000 per year.

Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Benefits


The benefits applicable to this role include a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k). We also offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid short and long term disability coverage, paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave, discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands.


Eligibility, effective dates, and available plan options vary by employment classification and location. To learn more about benefits for this role, visit our Careers page here.  


A Final Note

At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.

We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy

Wonder Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

111 W. Washington St., Chicago, United States, 60602

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