Financial Planning Analyst

Robert Half · Chicago, Illinois

FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Title:

Financial Analyst – FP&A (Confidential Corporate Client)

Location

Downtown Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 1 Day Onsite, 4 Days Remote)

ABOUT

THE CLIENT

Our client is a well-established, corporate organization located in downtown Chicago. They boast a collaborative corporate culture, a high-performing finance team, and an exceptional reputation in their industry. We are seeking a meticulous, high-horsepower

Financial Analyst – FP&A

to join their corporate finance and planning team.

POSITION

SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst will be a core member of the corporate FP&A team, owning end-to-end budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses for key corporate business functions. This is a high-visibility, business-partnering role where you will work directly with internal operational leaders, challenge assumptions, and deliver executive-ready financial insights.

KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the end-to-end annual budget and periodic forecasting process for an assigned portfolio of corporate departments and business functions.
Investigate budget-to-actual variances to root cause and deliver clear, written commentary explaining operational drivers.
Serve as a trusted finance business partner to internal department leaders, ensuring financial alignment and accountability.
Support consolidated executive reporting, leadership presentations, and strategic financial reviews.
Maintain and optimize financial models within enterprise planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar platforms).

· Ensure absolute data integrity and flawless execution across all deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a strong academic record.
2–4+ years of progressive corporate finance, FP&A, or public accounting/audit experience.
Prior experience with driver-based budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Working knowledge of enterprise planning systems
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Uncompromising attention to detail and a strong commitment to personal accountability and accuracy.

WHAT

WE OFFER

Competitive base salary ($85,000 – $100,000 range) + annual performance bonus.

· Comprehensive corporate benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k).

A hybrid work schedule based out of a premier downtown Chicago corporate headquarters.
Rapid career progression and direct mentorship from executive finance leadership.

Next Steps

Select Quick Apply to have your resume reviewed within 24‑48 hours, or reach out directly with your resume to set up a confidential conversation at oscar.pena@roberthalf.com.

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Company	Robert Half
Location	Chicago, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Finance professionals

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