Financial Analyst III

Location : AP30 - Lake County, IL - Hybrid Required - Tues, Wed, Thurs Onsite required - Mon / Fri RemoteContract : 1 year - based on performance and business needsWhat are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position : 1. SAP experience - strong understanding and ability to navigate2. Finance management reporting with the ability to communicate details findings to stakeholders3. Ability to approve / monitor spend against POs 4. Capital / RCE - Request for Capital Expenditure - understands the process and getting involved as needed5. Strong communication / written skills. Needs to be able to reach out and provide feedback - proactive mindsetThe 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 reviewOperates independently to prepare schedules and relevant analysis for each planning cycle and develops clear support for management reviewWorks 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 planProvides management with clear insights into drivers of business and financial performance and risk; assesses business / market opportunities and informs / recommends prioritization decisionsLeads financial reviews and approvals (purchase orders requests and invoices)Leads ad hoc analysis, projects and process improvements as neededQualifications : Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required. CPA or MBA a plusMinimum 6+ years progressive financial analysis and accounting experienceAbility to work independently and adjust priorities to achieve accurate and timely resultsStrong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to collaborate across functionsProficient computer skills including Excel. SAP, Aspire, and TM1 a plusAbility to identify opportunities for process improvements and aptitude for continuous improvement and changeKey Leadership Competencies : Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performanceLearns and grasps concepts fast and can change course quickly where necessaryRaises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quoOpen to suggestions and experimentation for improvementWilling to learn new concepts and processesEmbraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to realityAnticipates problems and opportunities Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Provide the days of the week and the hours that this position will require : (No Value)