Financial Analyst

What the role needs

• Financial Analyst
• Location: Northbrook, IL
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Pay Rate: $35–$40/hour
• Work Arrangement: Onsite initially, with the opportunity to work remotely two days per week
• Dress Code: Business casual
• Position Overview
• Develop and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast using Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling.
• Assist with preparing monthly financial packages for the board.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, financial trends, and variances to support decision-making.
• Build and maintain dashboards and visual reports using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Extract general ledger data into Excel and Power BI for financial analysis and reporting.

From the employer

Financial Analyst Location: Northbrook, IL Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay Rate: $35–$40/hour Work Arrangement: Onsite initially, with the opportunity to work remotely two days per week Dress Code: Business casual Benefits : Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance and 40lk for eligible employees Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and data-driven decision-making. This individual will develop cash flow forecasts, assist with monthly financial reporting, analyze revenue and expenses, and create dashboards that help leadership and operational teams better understand financial performance. This newly created position offers the opportunity to build reporting tools, improve financial processes, and provide meaningful insights across departments and programs. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast using Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling. • Assist with preparing monthly financial packages for the board. • Analyze revenue, expenses, financial trends, and variances to support decision-making. • Build and maintain dashboards and visual reports using Power BI or similar reporting tools. • Extract general ledger data into Excel and Power BI for financial analysis and reporting. • Develop monthly reporting packages tracking financial activity by department and program. • Create charts, schedules, and reports that help operational teams understand financial performance. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • At least 2 years of financial or business analysis experience. • Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and financial data analysis. • Understanding of general ledger activity and how financial data flows through accounting systems. • Experience with Power BI or a comparable reporting and dashboard platform. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to financial and nonfinancial stakeholders. #FO9