Sr. Financial Analyst

LMK Recruiting Solution is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our client's North American FP&A team. This is not a traditional "output-based" reporting role; we are looking for a proactive Strategic Business Partner who will drive growth and efficiency across our wellness and consumer product portfolio.

The Role

This position serves as a critical finance partner to three primary commercial channels: Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Marketing, and Sales. Reporting to the FP&A Manager for North America (who reports directly to the CFO), you will be expected to operate with high levels of autonomy. We need a self-starter who does not require "hand-holding" and is comfortable engaging deeply with stakeholders to propose meaningful changes.

What You'll Do

• Commercial Partnership: Serve as the lead finance partner for DTC, Marketing, and Sales, moving beyond data entry to provide high-level decision support.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Within your first two weeks, you will meet with approximately 10 key stakeholders to understand their business needs and establish a collaborative relationship.
• Reporting & Presentation: Manage and execute three major monthly leadership presentations using PowerPoint to tell a clear, compelling story with financial data.
• Process Transformation: Adopt a "blow it up and make it better" mindset; you are encouraged to challenge existing processes that "suck" and implement more efficient workflows.
• Strategic Modeling: Build and maintain complex models for revenue forecasting, margin bridges, and ROI frameworks for marketing campaigns.
• AI Integration: Leverage Claude (AI) and other emerging tools to streamline analysis and improve forecasting accuracy.

What You'll Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, Finance, or Accounting.
• Robust FP&A Fundamentals: You must have strong experience in variance analysis and GL exposure.
• Advanced Excel Skills: High proficiency in financial modeling is non-negotiable.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• AI Literacy: A willingness to learn and use Claude (AI) to enhance productivity (this will be a key interview topic).
• Industry Experience: While CPG or DTC experience is a plus, we value strong finance fundamentals above specific industry knowledge.
• Software Literacy: Familiarity with BI/ERP tools is helpful, though it is lower on our priority list as these systems can be taught.

Compensation & Schedule

• Base Salary: $90,000 – $105,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility.
• Schedule: This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago Loop location, requiring in-office collaboration Tuesday–Thursday.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, and paid parental/sick/vacation leave.