FP&A Specialist

Key Responsibilities: Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations that drive profitability and performance. Analyze P&L results, forecasts, and budgets; identify risks, opportunities, and key performance drivers. Support business cases, ROI analyses, and financial evaluations for new products and strategic initiatives. Present financial findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders. Maintain portfolio hierarchies and reporting structures to ensure data accuracy and planning effectiveness. Lead forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting for licensing and portfolio activities. Review contracts and business opportunities, assessing financial assumptions, profitability, and risk. Support financial operations, including revenue tracking, invoicing, reporting, and process improvements. Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decision-making. Basic

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 2+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting experience. Must be able to adhere to a hybrid schedule (3 days in office in Chicago, 2 days remote) Preferred Qualifications: Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills. Experience with P&L analysis and financial reporting. Advanced Excel proficiency. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. MBA, CPA, CFA, or related certification. Experience supporting technology, consumer electronics, or product-based businesses. Knowledge of financial planning tools such as SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, or Power BI. Experience with business case development, ROI analysis, and commercial finance. Must be a US citizen or US national; Candidates requiring sponsorship cannot be considered