Financial Analyst – Industrial Inventory Valuation

Job Description

Financial Analyst (Inventory Valuation) | Hilco Global

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Hilco Global, located in Northbrook, IL. Hilco Global is a diversified financial services company offering integrated professional services and capital solutions to maximize client value across various sectors. With over 850 professionals operating globally, Hilco Global provides valuation services for a wide range of asset categories. This role is essential for analyzing and valuing inventory for numerous companies annually, contributing reliable data for structuring loans and other financial transactions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Northbrook, IL
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Industrial Inventory Valuation Group, reporting to Valuation Directors
• Mission: Value inventory for various companies across diverse industries under an orderly liquidation scenario.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Model inventory values: Develop comprehensive Excel models to analyze and determine inventory valuations.
• Collaborate on valuations: Partner with valuation directors to assess inventory under an orderly liquidation scenario.
• Analyze financial data: Conduct detailed analysis of inventory, sales, gross margin, and expenses across diverse companies and industries.
• Reconcile data: Perform thorough reconciliations of inventory and sales information.
• Communicate findings: Engage with high-level management regarding valuation projects and insights.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: At least 2 years of financial analysis experience.
• Skills: Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, strong quantitative and analytical skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills.
• Bonus: Willingness for some travel, approximately 2-4 days per quarter.