Impact exists because a small group of industry leaders believed companies in our space were doing it wrong. Many prioritized margins while the people doing the work and the clients relying on it became an afterthought. Impact was built differently: invest in great people, trust them to do great work, and deliver the kind of service clients remember. That approach helped us grow from a small office technology company into a national managed services provider, while remaining privately owned and people-first.
What makes Impact special is that growth has never come at the expense of the values that got us here. We continue to reinvest in our people, our capabilities, and the opportunities ahead so employees can grow alongside the business. We’ve built something special, but we’re far from finished. The people who join Impact now will help define what comes next.
Job Overview
The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in elevating financial analytics across Impact. This individual will go beyond reporting to proactively uncover insights, influence strategic decision-making, and partner with business leaders to drive performance. This role requires a strong foundation in financial analysis, a curiosity for continuous improvement, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations. You will have direct visibility to senior leadership and an opportunity to shape how financial insights power the next phase of growth.
Drive end-to-end financial analysis, including variance analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support strategic and operational decision-making
Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to provide actionable insights on performance, profitability, and growth opportunities
Build and enhance financial models to improve forecasting accuracy and scenario planning capabilities
Translate large datasets into meaningful insights using business intelligence tools (Power BI or similar), elevating reporting beyond static dashboards
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the business, proactively recommending data-driven actions
Optimize and streamline financial processes, reporting frameworks, and data flows to increase efficiency and scalability
Support executive-level reporting with clear, concise, and impactful storytelling around financial performance
Qualifications & Experience
3+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar role within a fast-paced or private company environment
Strong proficiency with financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
Experience working with business intelligence tools (Power BI strongly preferred) and large data sets
Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable business insights for non-financial stakeholders
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems or ERP platforms is a plus
Strong business acumen with the ability to think critically and challenge assumptions
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience supporting leadership-level decision-making
Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to operate with autonomy
What Drives Impact
Our purpose is people. We empower them to innovate, grow, and succeed. That's how we change the world – one person, one company, one community at a time.
Behaviors define what our values look like in action. Leaders are expected to model them; teams are expected to live them:
Innovation: We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone.
Passion: We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact.
Honesty: We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest.
Fun: We fuel work with fun, knowing life's too short for boring.
Low Ego: We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank.
One Team: We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team.
CompensationThe typical base salary for this role is $70,000-$90,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs. Impact may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and/or department. Full compensation details can be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Immigration sponsorship may be considered in limited circumstances based on business need, cost, workforce planning, and applicable government requirements. Impact does not guarantee sponsorship for any visa category and may decline certain petitions based on associated costs or regulatory requirements. Certain positions within Impact may involve access to information, technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Where required by applicable law based on the nature of the role, individuals in such positions must qualify as a “U.S. Person,” as defined by law, or otherwise be eligible to obtain any required government authorizations
#LI-Onsite
Numbers & Facts
Location
Lake Forest, Illinois
Salary
$70,000–$90,000 Per Year
Skills
Boringunmatched
Business Growthunmatched
Business Intelligence Softwareunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Setsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Modelingunmatched
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Servicesunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Import/Exportunmatched
Information Technology Softwareunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Power BIunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Small Companyunmatched
Storytellingunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.