Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst III # 25-13671 Job Title: Financial Analyst III Location: Chicago, IL End-Client: Large Energy Company Pay: $50 - $58.48/hr. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits (401K, Health, Dental, and Vision) through Icon Consultants are available Job Type: 6 – month contract roleRole Summary You will provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to drive business growth, optimize profitability, and enhance operational efficiency. This role requires a strong business sense, leadership skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners. Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for the consolidated planning process, bridges, and functional allocation (local and group allocated charges) processes. Manages V&OsResponsible for the production of materials to support monthly and quarterly performance reviews at different levels of the organization. Reviewing performance through multiple lens with a bias for qualitative insights to ensure that the business is appraised of external trends, competitor activities, dynamic market insights to enable timely response in service of in-year & long-term goals (Plan, Strategy, etc.)Monthly actuals clearance with ARC & FBTWork closely with budget holders to provide analytical support on costs including actuals with insights and forecast inputProvide quality business level commentary on performanceAd-hoc analyses for special projects