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Financial Analyst | North Milwaukee $90,000 to $100,000 We are partnering with a growing, privately held manufacturing organization to add a Financial Analyst  to its finance and accounting team. This is a highly visible role that will support continued growth by strengthening cost accounting, financial controls, and team development within a hands on manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Analyze Financial Data: Evaluate historical and current financial information to create financial models and forecasts. Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments such as accounting, purchasing, and logistics to ensure business goals are aligned with financial performance. Profitability Analysis: Conduct financial and profitability analysis of new products, projects, or initiatives. Business Planning: Assist in the preparation and review of business plans, financial projections, and investment proposals. Compliance: Participate in audits and internal control assessments to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards in the manufacturing industry. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 3-5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, or a related industry. Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, macros) and experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar). Working knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and manufacturing financial processes Why This Role High visibility and direct interaction with senior leadership Hands on environment with the ability to influence processes and systems Stable ownership with a long term growth mindset #LI-RC1   Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst (non-profit) Location: Hybrid - Chicago Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000 + Benefits *Candidates outside of Chicago and those without non-profit will NOT be considered*  We are partnering with a well established, mission driven nonprofit organization that is looking to add a Senior Financial Analyst to its finance team. This role sits at the center of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis and will play a key role in supporting leadership as the organization continues to grow its programs, funding sources, and community impact. This is a highly visible position with strong exposure to senior leadership, program directors, and operations teams. The person in this seat will help bring clarity to complex funding streams, grant activity, and program level performance while also supporting long range planning and financial sustainability. What you will be doing Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple programs and funding sources Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, grant planning, and resource allocation Partner closely with program and operations leaders to provide financial insight and decision support Analyze revenue and expense trends, identifying risks, opportunities, and performance drivers Prepare financial reports and dashboards for leadership, board, and external stakeholders Support grant and contract financial reporting, including budget to actual analysis and compliance Assist with long range planning, scenario modeling, and cash flow forecasting What they are looking for 2+ years in FP&A, financial analysis, or budgeting within a nonprofit, healthcare, education, or mission driven environment Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non finance stakeholders Comfort working with grants, restricted funds, and program based reporting Strong Excel and financial systems skills Collaborative, proactive communicator who enjoys working across departments Why this role stands out This is an opportunity to step into a true business partner role within a nonprofit that is doing meaningful work. You will have a real voice in how resources are allocated, how programs are evaluated, and how leadership plans for the future, while still maintaining a healthy balance between mission and financial discipline. Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our large manufacturing client is looking for a Director of FP&A. *Hybrid in Orland Hills* Summary: The Director of FP&A leads (a team of 4) to deliver strategic financial insights and drive performance across the firms large supply chain. This high-impact role partners closely with senior leadership to oversee forecasting, budgeting, KPI development, and investment analysis.  Duties: Lead team to deliver timely insights and operational support aligned with strategic and annual business plans, including variance analysis, KPI development, and working capital optimization. Partner with leadership to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through actionable financial analysis. Drive capital investment strategy by evaluating capex proposals, analyzing ROI, and enhancing approval processes through post-investment reviews. Provide strategic support to executive leadership on high-impact investments. Oversee financial planning and budgeting, including P&L, ROI assessments, standard cost planning, and strategic forecasting. Build robust financial models to support growth initiatives, new projects, and potential acquisitions. Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations through the analysis of complex financial data across global regions. Prepare and present financial insights and reports to stakeholders and senior leaders. Identify risks and opportunities tied to business objectives by connecting strategic initiatives to measurable financial outcomes. Lead financial support for sales and operations planning and continuously improve forecasting accuracy through cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field required;  12+ years in a financial analysis, accounting, or business operations role with manufacturing operations experience and understanding of cost drivers and improvement opportunities. Experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations and responsibility for consolidation of these results. Experience leading diverse global teams with strong understanding of cultural and operational differences. Proven ability to motivate team and build relationships globally utilizing tact, empathy, and influence. Experience with project management including ROI development, cost control, and monitoring effectiveness. Strong ability to prioritize competing tasks in fast paced environment, leveraging cross-functional team for support. Salary Range: 175-200K + 20% bonus, DOE #LI-RC1 Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Analyst – Transaction Advisory | $125,000 to $175,000 + Bonus Location: Atlanta Metro, GA Industry: Private Equity Note: This is a finance-focused role, not a data analyst position. A growing private equity firm is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Transaction Advisory team. This role offers meaningful exposure to deal execution, financial modeling, due diligence, and post close initiatives. It is a great fit for candidates with experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or transaction services who want to work directly with deal teams and portfolio leadership. Key Responsibilities: Support live deals through financial modeling, valuation work, and scenario analysis Lead portions of financial, operational, and market due diligence Partner with internal deal teams and external advisors to evaluate investment opportunities Prepare investment memos, committee materials, and board level presentations Assist with integration planning and tracking post acquisition performance Research industry trends and help identify value creation opportunities across portfolio companies Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA or CPA is a plus 2+ years in transaction advisory, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or Big Four TAS Strong Excel capabilities with hands on financial modeling experience Solid understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques, and the M&A lifecycle Confident communicator with strong presentation skills Comfortable operating in a fast paced, deal oriented environment #LI-CM1

  Transaction Advisory Senior & Supervisor – Chicago, IL (Hybrid) $100,000 to $150,000 + Bonus & Benefits  Our public accounting client in Chicago is growing their Transaction Advisory Services team and is seeking a Supervisor & Senior to join their group. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with clients on M&A transactions while gaining exposure to both buy-side and sell-side due diligence across diverse industries. About the Role: As a Transaction Advisory Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in managing financial due diligence engagements, preparing quality of earnings analyses, and identifying potential deal issues. You’ll collaborate closely with corporate and private equity clients, leading day-to-day engagement teams and mentoring junior staff. Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions Analyze financial statements, quality of earnings, working capital, and cash flow trends Prepare reports and presentations outlining key deal considerations Support clients in identifying risks, opportunities, and adjustments impacting valuation Manage project timelines and deliverables while supervising and developing staff Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred 3+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably with exposure to transaction advisory, audit, or financial due diligence Strong analytical, project management, and client communication skills Experience with Excel-based financial modeling and report preparation Why Apply: Work with a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial team Exposure to a variety of industries and transaction types Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Clear growth path toward Manager and beyond If you’re looking to leverage your audit or advisory experience into a dynamic, deal-focused environment, this could be an excellent next step. Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst  Location: Chicago Salary Range: 55-60/hr.  About Us Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology, and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets Develop your career with a unique role in an elite FP&A Group. This company is growing fast and continually adding new roles and offering exceptional advancement opportunities. Our client, a fast growth, large food product manufacturer is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A). This position will offer extensive exposure to upper management and executives. With unlimited potential for growth across several business lines, this position offers a strong and quick progression track for the right individual. Responsibilities: In charge of leading monthly and quarterly forecasting and budgeting process Lead weekly P&L and balance sheet reporting Consolidate and review monthly financial statements including income statements, balance sheet, shareholder's equity, and cash flow Assist with strategic business initiatives providing detailed analysis around company performance, ROI and EBITDA Participate in ongoing continuous improvement efforts by developing and maintaining strong financial reporting & analysis tools Qualifications: B.A. degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field MBA is highly preferred Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis 7-10 years overall experience within accounting and finance Ability to lead projects and assignments Ability to communicate with all levels of management, including CFO Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #LI-VP1 #MRIL2025