Top Financial Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL

The Plant Financial Analyst develops manufacturing cost analyses, supports month-end close, builds KPI dashboards, leads forecasting and budgeting, and financially models strategic projects. The role partners with plant operations and manufacturing teams, supports audits and controls, and drives finance transformation through automation, analytics, and AI/ML tools.

Partners with CIO leadership to develop technology budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and financial models. Tracks cloud, infrastructure, AI, licensing, vendor, and operational costs; supports monthly close; analyzes variances and trends; and presents insights to finance and technology stakeholders. The role also evaluates technology investments, supports strategic planning and cost optimization, and translates business requirements into investment roadmaps.

Develops financial models, budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, SaaS margin analyses, and leadership reports. Partners with cross-functional teams on pricing, product investments, cost optimization, and business strategy. Supports monthly close and improves financial systems, tools, and processes while providing actionable insights into financial performance and SaaS metrics.

Supports Expedia Group’s B2B Controllership team through partner onboarding, pipeline reviews, accruals, payment and marketing fee reporting, invoice processing, financial analysis, SOX documentation, and month-end close activities. The role investigates transaction questions, identifies operational improvements, implements scalable controls-compliant processes, assesses implementation risks, and collaborates with internal teams and external partners.

Partners with Information Technology leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance analysis, cost allocation, and long-term planning. Analyzes KPIs and financial results, improves forecast accuracy and recurring processes, supports procurement and contract decisions, and provides data-driven insights for strategic initiatives. Collaborates with business units, regions, procurement, business intelligence teams, and senior stakeholders to improve financial visibility and value creation.

Supports FP&A, operational and commercial finance through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, profitability analysis, financial reporting, and accounting support. Analyzes revenue, EBITDA, job costs, margins, backlog, pipeline, and operating metrics. Partners with business leaders to investigate financial variances, identify improvement opportunities, and develop business cases for operational decisions.

Lead Financial Analyst conducts financial and business research and analysis, prepares forecasts and reports, develops and maintains spreadsheets/databases, leads financial analysis projects, presents findings to management, coordinates cross-departmentally, explains variances, and recommends improvements.

Lead financial analysis, develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and databases; conduct and document financial studies; present findings and recommendations to management; coordinate cross-departmental projects and lead special finance projects from data gathering through reporting.

Supports budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, expense monitoring, financial modeling, sales analytics, reporting, and financial integrity activities for Digital Operations. Develops leadership insights and recommendations, maintains data quality and governance, improves processes through automation and AI, documents procedures, and guides Finance Operations Analysts. Partners with operational leaders and stakeholders to drive financial performance, reporting consistency, and continuous improvement.

Develops and reviews government proposals, cost and pricing analyses, audit responses, and supporting financial data. Ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements; collaborates with cross-functional teams and interfaces with DCAA and DCMA. Senior analysts lead proposal activities, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements.

Supports merchants and commercial teams with finance-related issues involving Adyen’s financial products and platform. Advises merchant finance teams, communicates through email and phone, analyzes pain points, and collaborates with Finance, Product, Development, and Account Management teams to improve products and merchant operations. Requires financial product knowledge, analytical ability, commercial judgment, decision-making under pressure, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Lead financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence for M&A deals; prepare deal materials and executive presentations; coordinate transactions from discovery through definitive agreements; collaborate with internal teams and communicate deal structure and rationale to targets and leadership.

Performs financial analysis, project underwriting, feasibility recommendations, executive presentations, and portfolio-level tracking for senior housing capital investments. Tracks budgets, cash spending, project status, forecast variances, financial performance, and return on investment across approximately 850 communities. Collaborates with internal teams and operating partners while supporting up to $500 million in annual investments. Occasional site visits are required.

Own complex financial files tracking customer incentives and revenue adjustments, build strategic financial models, design deal incentives, and forecast adjusted revenue. Partner with Sales, Accounting, Analytics, and FP&A to support close processes, strategic decisions, KPI reporting, and Board presentations. Analyze deal effectiveness, improve tracking processes, reconcile data, and communicate financial insights to stakeholders.

Manages financial integrity and performance for defense programs through budgeting, forecasting, EAC development, invoicing, cost analysis, variance reporting, and compliance. Partners with program, contracts, and subcontract teams to monitor funding, burn rates, billings, labor postings, and cash collections. Supports proposal pricing, cost-volume development, historical cost analysis, and leadership recommendations while resolving errors and responding to ad hoc requests.

Performs financial analysis, forecasting, auditing, and reporting to support business planning and decision-making. Applies accounting principles, prepares monthly expense and direct-cost summaries, evaluates payment arrangements, and monitors financial performance metrics for trends and variances. The role requires financial reporting or accounting experience, residency in North Carolina, a valid driver’s license, and travel within the assigned catchment area as needed.

The Senior IT Financial Analyst supports technology and market data spend through budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, variance analysis, executive reporting, purchase order reviews, accruals, and prepaid schedules. The role builds dashboards, analyzes vendor costs and renewals, supports procurement systems, performs total cost of ownership analysis, and develops business cases. It partners with IT, Finance, Accounts Payable, Vendor Management, and business owners to strengthen controls, improve processes, and support informed technology investment decisions.

Prepares and maintains complex financial reports, cost accounting records, forward pricing rate proposals, and incurred cost submissions for government contracts and grants. Ensures compliance with FAR, CAS, and other regulations; monitors direct and indirect rates; supports and leads audits; responds to auditors; and communicates financial information across the organization. Senior-level responsibilities include independently preparing submissions, coordinating complex audits, and mentoring junior accounting staff.

Analyzes financial data to provide actionable insights supporting business strategy and operations. Translates findings into written summaries and presentations for leadership, collaborates with stakeholders to identify performance trends, and recommends operational improvements. The role requires a finance or accounting degree, strong communication skills, Excel and Word proficiency, and up to 10% travel. SQL and Power BI knowledge is advantageous. This is an on-site position in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Supports U.S. Department of State global health awards through budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, transaction reconciliation, invoice review, reporting, and award documentation. The role monitors contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements for financial performance and compliance; maintains tracking logs and records; prepares SF-425 submissions, dashboards, briefings, and recommendations; and collaborates with government representatives, implementing partners, and leadership. Requires strong Excel-based analysis, accounting knowledge, and experience managing complex awards or programs.

Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across the organization. Evaluate risks, assess internal controls, analyze complex financial areas, develop recommendations, prepare audit reports, and communicate findings to management. The role also uses data analytics for audit planning, partners with stakeholders to improve processes, and mentors associate team members.

Performs financial analysis, forecasting, annual and strategic planning, P&L and balance sheet analysis, month-end close support, and financial modeling. Partners with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve issues, and provide actionable recommendations. Develops metrics, scorecards, and reporting while supporting projects involving FP&A, product development, manufacturing investments, pricing, and in-market investments.

Prepares standard and ad hoc financial reports on practice group, office, and attorney performance. Supports monthly reporting packages, management review calls, budgeting, lateral hire analysis, bank surveys, financial system maintenance, and data audits. Investigates financial inquiries, extracts data from reporting systems, resolves issues collaboratively, and ensures reporting accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Analyzes financial performance, cost accounting, service line results, budgets, forecasts, and operational metrics. Reconciles and publishes monthly cost accounting results, validates financial data, develops reports and models, identifies efficiency and revenue opportunities, and provides recommendations to leaders. The role also supports long-range planning, financial software optimization, continuous improvement, and communication of complex financial concepts across the healthcare organization.

Own the three-statement financial model, monthly forecast consolidation, executive and board reporting, long-range planning, and corporate forecasting. The role partners with Finance Systems and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain planning tools, improve forecast accuracy, support AI-driven finance systems, analyze business performance, and inform strategic decisions. It requires strong financial modeling, communication, presentation, and process-improvement skills.