Senior Financial Analyst

Position Summary

SGS & Co is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join the Commercial Finance team. The Commercial Finance team works closely with multiple internal departments to develop strategy, pricing, and contract term proposals for new business opportunities and renewals, and drive client profitability initiatives. The Commercial Finance team is located in Chicago, IL, and this role may be hybrid (2 days per week) in Chicago, IL or remote within the Central or Eastern time zones.

This is a highly visible position that will assist our global sales teams with pricing and financial modeling for commercial opportunities. Additionally, this role will be responsible for producing monthly reports, as well as the analysis and presentation of data to help the company make well informed, fact-based decisions. This role will interact with a cross-functional global team. The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, possess an inquisitive mindset, and be driven by a dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in all aspects of their work. Advanced analytical skills, strong financial acumen, and exceptional communication abilities are essential for success in this position.

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid) or Remote (Central or Eastern time zone)

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Build financial models for renewals and new business opportunities to evaluate the profitability of various proposal scenarios, including proper costing, pricing, and allocations.
• Support reviews of internal client-level data with Sales, Operations, IT, and Finance to understand trends and drivers of profitability, and provide data-driven recommendations to maximize profitability.
• Analyze and track variances and provide actionable insights to Finance and Commercial teams on risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reporting to track various commercial and profitability initiatives and deliver internal company information to business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain analytics to identify trends and/or measure the impact of initiatives, drawing recommendations from your analysis to support all levels of the sales organization.
• Help develop new and improved Commercial Finance processes to ensure efficient and impactful analyses.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with various global teams including Finance, Commercial, Legal, and Operations to determine their reporting needs and support their growth initiatives.
• Assist with implementation and adoption of system and/or process improvements.
• Provide input on ongoing projects, perform ad hoc analyses, and support special projects as necessary and directed by senior management.

Competency Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills: Highly proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, etc.) and PowerPoint.
• Curious & Analytical: Possesses an inquisitive and curious mindset; Hungry to learn with a strong ability to dig into details and work with limited data to solve problems.
• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial and pricing principles and practices.
• Action-Oriented: Self-motivated and resourceful; Ability to digest ambiguous asks and translate them into an actionable plan. Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to convey information concisely in writing and verbally to all levels of employees and senior management.
• Data Analysis and Synthesis: Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data from multiple sources, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Problem-Solving and Multi-Tasking: Effectively manages tasks and tight deadlines independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

This position requires the following knowledge and skills:

• BS in Finance, Economics, or Business
• 3 or more years of relevant work experience in a similar role (i.e., pricing, data analytics, corporate strategy, FP&A, etc.)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. It is the employee's duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

Travel may be required 1-2 times per year; international travel is not required.

Supplementary Information:

This description is based upon management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared or revised. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to modify as necessary to meet changing business conditions.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, DE, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $66,269.50 USD - $82,836.60 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.