Assistant Financial Analyst

Job Description

Assistant Financial Analyst | Corporate Resources of Illinois

The Tone:
This is a full-time, permanent role at Corporate Resources of Illinois’ client, located in Elgin, IL. The client company is dedicated to fostering early-career professionals, helping them build strong foundations and gain hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment. This role is essential for supporting senior financial team members, contributing to real-world financial decision-making, and providing crucial insights to internal and external partners. The team believes in giving early-career professionals opportunities to explore and grow.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: In-person, Elgin, IL
• Pay: $50000–$55000 yearly
• Team: Supports senior financial team members; collaborates with colleagues and clients
• Mission: This person will support financial decision-making and communication by analyzing data, preparing reports, and translating insights for various stakeholders.
• Tech Stack: Excel, basic office tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Forecasting: Assist with basic financial forecasting, reporting, and tracking of key operational metrics.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Report Preparation: Help prepare clear, easy-to-understand reports and summaries for management and clients.
• Communication: Communicate financial information and insights to internal teams and external partners as needed.
• Variance Explanation: Compare actual results against budgets and forecasts and help explain differences.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 6 months of experience in a role involving numbers, data analysis, or reporting is preferred, including internships.
• Skills: Strong interest in working with numbers, excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfort with Excel and other basic office tools, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
• Bonus: A positive attitude and desire to grow within a team-oriented environment.