Senior Financial Analyst

$50 - $60 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 151173
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Chicago. This is a pivotal role within the Finance department, responsible for managing business partnerships, driving business forecasting, and overseeing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and business performance management.
You will work closely with key stakeholders across multiple business units, offering financial insights and strategic recommendations to drive performance, profitability, and growth for the organization.


Senior Financial Analyst Responsibilities:
  • Business Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams to support the alignment of financial and strategic objectives
  • Business Forecasting: Lead the development of accurate and timely business forecasts, ensuring alignment with company goals and identifying key financial drivers
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Manage and enhance FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-term financial planning
  • Reporting & Analysis: Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and performance dashboards to communicate key insights and trends to senior management
  • Strategic Decision Support: Provide financial insights and recommendations to guide strategic decisions related to business growth, cost management, and resource allocation
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance forecasting accuracy, and improve overall financial operations

Senior Financial Analyst Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CFA designation is a plus
  • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or business partnering, preferably in a global organization
  • Proven experience with business forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
  • Strong track record of working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive business results

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the role.

Thank you,

Lauren Just
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

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