Senior Financial Analyst

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. 

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. 

The Sr. Financial Analyst serves as a member of the Finance team and serves as the assigned financial liaison for a designated business unit(s). The Sr. Financial Analyst provides financial reporting and analysis that is used for strategic and tactical decision making.  Works with various levels of management within the business units as well as corporate stakeholders to develop, interpret and implement financial and accounting concepts or techniques related to strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting to drive business results. Success in this role will be measured by the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports, the ability to identify and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders including senior management, and contributions to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. 

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: 
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly financial reports to stakeholders. 
• Perform month-end reviews to ensure accuracy of results. 
• Conduct ad hoc reporting and enhance reporting tools to meet stakeholder needs. 
• Budgeting & Forecasting: 
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and long-term financial plans. 
• Create consolidated forecasts and analyze trends in revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
• Partner with Accounting to ensure proper expense coding and improve operations. 
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to drive financial decision-making.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 
• (Equivalent experience or a combination of education and experience in related fields will also be considered.) 
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. 
• Thorough understanding of GAAP Accounting Principles. 
• Experience with Adaptive Planning is highly preferred. 
• Familiarity with Salesforce and NetSuite Accounting is a plus. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data visualization) and PowerPoint for financial presentations. 
• Strong understanding of 3-statement financial modeling, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. 
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. 
• Based in Chicago, with the ability to work a hybrid schedule (2–3 days in office per week). 

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include: 

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

- 401(k) 

- Paid company holidays 

- Paid time off 

- Paid parental and caregiver leave 

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. 

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.