Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Job Description

Financial Analyst, FP&A (Hybrid) | Rewards Network

The Tone:
This is a full-time, exempt role at Rewards Network, located in Chicago, IL with a hybrid work schedule. Rewards Network, celebrating 41 years in business, helps restaurants increase their revenue, traffic, and customer engagement through financial and marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs, connecting diners to fantastic experiences with unique card-linked offers. The company leverages advanced technology and powerful data analytics to provide value to restaurants, diners, and strategic partners’ loyalty programs. This role is critical in delivering insights on business trends and performance to senior leadership, supporting effective decision making and strategic planning through clear reporting, in-depth analysis, and strong communication, driving meaningful, transformative value for the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, Exempt
• Location: Hybrid, Chicago, IL
• Pay: $75000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Reports to Manager of FP&A
• Mission: Deliver insights on business trends and performance to senior leadership to support effective decision making and strategic planning.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power Query, SQL

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management.
• Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial results and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Process Improvement: Automate and continuously improve models to streamline reporting and planning processes, reducing cycle times and improving efficiency.
• Forecasting: Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and perform ad hoc analysis.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, or financial analysis roles.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong analytical and financial modeling skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and an understanding of internal controls and compliance in financial reporting.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Power Query and SQL, ability to handle large datasets, and a continuous improvement mindset for financial planning processes and tools.