Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A

Location: Chicago, IL 60647

Posted: 01/13/2026

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000

Industry: Accounting & Finance

Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first? For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs. We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.

Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time positions. Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward. We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you. If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you!

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A will play a critical role in driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. This role partners closely with business leaders to provide insights, support strategic decision‑making, and improve financial outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with business acumen and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes
• Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, operating expenses, and cash flow
• Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecast; identify risks and opportunities
• Prepare management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs for senior leadership
• Deliver actionable insights on business performance, trends, and key drivers
• Act as a finance partner to department heads, providing guidance on spend management and ROI
• Support strategic initiatives, including pricing, headcount planning, and capital investments
• Evaluate business cases and perform scenario and sensitivity analyses
• Improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting efficiency
• Support financial system implementations and enhancements (e.g., ERP, planning tools)
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment across finance systems
• Mentor and review work of junior analysts (as applicable)
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial reporting and forecasts
• Adhere to internal controls and company financial policies

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Proficiency with Adaptive Planning
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders

Meet Your Recruiter

Chris Schutt
Executive Recruiter

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