Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago
Support the firm in its goal to drive and improve performance in line with strategic plans; Work with FBP Team Leads in supporting Client facing Principals and Project Management Teams to ensure financial success of our client engagements; Support with regular reporting and analysis, as well as conducting proactive analysis on financial status and outlook; Explain key findings, highlight areas of concern and variances to senior finance and business stakeholders; Engage effectively with project teams and finance colleagues at all levels to identify and resolve any financial issues relating to a particular space; Understand P&L revenue and cost drivers to aid client leads in improving profitability for a space; Support with creation and maintenance of detailed forecasts for revenue, cost, and profit, including pipeline tracking/business development support; Update revenue and profit forecasts for client accounts, markets, and regions, and perform cost analysis to capture insights on company expense trends. BA/BS degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business or related field; master’s degree a plus; 2-4 years of relevant experience in Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, or similar field; Strong software and analytical skills using MS Excel/VBA/macros and experience with large data sets a plus; Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a multi-stakeholder environment; Strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multitask; Curiosity for how a business performs and can improve; Motivation, personal initiative and strong collaborative skills.