Financial Analyst / CapitalExpenditure / RCE / SAP

Financial Analyst / CapitalExpenditure / RCE / SAP 31778 55.00 AN HOUR W2 CONTRACT+ 5 PTO days AP30 - Lake County, IL - Hybrid Required - Tues, Wed, Thurs Onsite required - Mon / Fri Remote Contract : 1 year - based on performance and business needs What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position : 1. SAP experience – strong understanding and ability to navigate 2. Finance management reporting with the ability to communicate details findings to stakeholders 3. Ability to approve / monitor spend against POs 4. Capital / RCE – Request for Capital Expenditure – understands the process and getting involved as needed 5. Strong communication / written skills. Needs to be able to reach out and provide feedback – proactive mindset The Finance Lead position drives the financial planning and analysis processes for several corporate functions. The Finance Lead will support strategic and technology investment decisions and participate in the annual financial planning cycles. Key Responsibilities Include :

• Leads and develops the annual Plan, LRP and LBEs as required, including P&L, headcount, capital, and project expense projections for senior management review
• Operates independently to prepare schedules and relevant analysis for each planning cycle and develops clear support for management review
• Works directly with Finance Shared Services on monthly close process and financial reporting to ensure complete, accurate and timely monthly actual results, including variance commentary for P&L, headcount. Understands monthly results and communicates issues vs. benchmark to businesses teams to agree on resolution or action plan
• Provides management with clear insights into drivers of business and financial performance and risk; assesses business / market opportunities and informs / recommends prioritization decisions
• Leads financial reviews and approvals (purchase orders requests and invoices)
• Leads ad hoc analysis, projects and process improvements as needed Qualifications :
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required. CPA or MBA a plus
• Minimum 6+ years progressive financial analysis and accounting experience
• Ability to work independently and adjust priorities to achieve accurate and timely results
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to collaborate across functions
• Proficient computer skills including Excel. SAP, Aspire, and TM1 a plus
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and aptitude for continuous improvement and change Key Leadership Competencies :
• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
• Learns and grasps concepts fast and can change course quickly where necessary
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
• Open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
• Willing to learn new concepts and processes
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality
• Anticipates problems and opportunities