Financial Analyst
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Chicago, IL0–2 yrs57m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 16:49 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Financial analysisExcelBudgetingAuditing
- Nice to have
- Financial modelingAccountingValuationSQL
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Excel81%Financial analysis64%Budgeting64%Auditing20%of 90 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Our client is hiring an entry-level Financial Analyst to support the finance team with modeling, reporting, and analysis. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, you’ll build and maintain models, organize data, and turn it into clear analysis that management uses to make decisions. This role offers exposure to various business functions, including manufacturing costs, cash flow, and lender reporting, serving as a strong starting point for a career in corporate finance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Modeling
- Build and maintain Excel models for budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and scenario analysis.
- Update the cash forecast and other recurring models with actuals each period.
- Assist with models for capital projects, make-vs-buy decisions, and business cases.
Reporting Support
- Gather and organize data for monthly management, ownership, and lender reporting.
- Prepare charts, schedules, and summaries for management presentations.
- Track key performance metrics and flag unusual trends.
Ad Hoc Analysis
- Answer one-off management questions, such as margin by product or customer, spend analysis, and vendor and pricing trends.
- Pull data from the ERP system and other sources, then clean and reconcile it for analysis.
- Support the cost accounting and accounting teams on projects as needed.
- Assist with the annual budget and audit requests.
Requirements & Tech Stack
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- 0–2 years of experience; recent graduates welcome.
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and basic model structure.
- Understanding of the three financial statements and how they connect.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship in finance, accounting, or manufacturing.
- Coursework or projects in financial modeling or valuation.
- Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Power Query.
- Interest in pursuing a CPA, CMA, or CFA.
Skills and Attributes
- Curious, asking why the numbers moved, not just what they are.
- Learns quickly and adapts to shifting priorities.
- Accurate, checking work before handing it off.
- Communicates findings clearly in writing and short presentations.
- Motivated to build a career in finance and grow with the team.