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Business System Analyst Consultant A dynamic global organization that is an industry leader in its field is seeking a strong Business System Analyst to help with a system integration project. The Business System Analyst will assist with provide data analysis and system integration support due to a recent acquisition.  Responsibilities: Work with Business Analysts, Process Owners and End Users to analyze business requirements Work closely with applications Support group to ensure proper post-implementations handoff Work with the project team for developing reports, interfaces, and application extensions Create and maintain system/application documentation (requirements, processes, procedures) Provide applications knowledge in evaluating and improving current business processes Provide expertise on new application releases and new functionality in Financial modules Provide cross-module and cross-functional area integration support Ensure integrity and accuracy of all application system setup information Support in the investigation and resolution of reported system issues Guide the efforts of the production support and interface with vendor support as required Follow prescribed methodologies in completing ERP support and implementation activities Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting and Finance 5+ years of experience possessing a mix of accounting as well as Business Systems Analysis experience supporting financial environments. Insurance Experience is a huge plus Billing Experience Required. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are a must Experience with large systems Experience in design and implementation of financial/accounting mid office systems between the production application and the ERP system. Ability to effectively translate technical information to non-technical individuals a must Prior experience with systems supporting high volume supplier payments a plus Experience with the insurance system, Velocity, is a plus Strong analytical skills #FLA2022

Responsibilities Collaborate cross functionally and build the strategic long-range plans and outlook for the business. Manipulating, extracting, cleansing, validating, testing, and interpreting substantial amounts of data by applying database and other applications. Develop ad-hoc analytical models to support forecasting, budgeting, and other financial and non-financial data when necessary. Organize plans, develop detail tasks and timelines, and manages delivery against schedules for assigned projects. Evaluate analysis of new project proposals, including financial modeling of resources, costs, revenue, and ROI. Participate in the annual planning process and monthly close process. Assist in preparing materials for board meetings, investor updates, all-hands presentations, and other ad hoc reporting. Develop financial models and analyze them to support strategic initiatives. Dedicated support to the fulfillment team – Technical Support, Professional Services, and Customer Success group. Analyze the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPI), especially relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenditures, and profit margin. Present the monthly and quarterly financial reports of various units and departments. Conduct comparable analysis as necessary in support of key business metrics and objectives. Develop, track & report meaningful financial metrics to support data driven business decisions. Maintain financial models and reports relating to sales productivity, revenue, and operational activities. Monitor KPI and identify the cause of any unexpected variances Qualifications: 5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Investment Banking or Management Consulting. Must demonstrate a superior knowledge of PCs to include Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required, CPA or MBA preferred. 4+ years of experience in finance preferred. #FLA2022

Brilliant® is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.   Our client, a manufacturer of functional furniture for dynamic work environments, is seeking a Finance Lead/Sr Financial Analyst to join their team. This role can be a consulting opportunity or a contract-to-hire opportunity for the right candidate.   Must be able to work onsite in Waukegan, IL for this role.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Lead month-end close procedures and record journal entries for 2 business units · Analyze monthly financial statement variances, identify/resolve issues and prepare monthly commentary. · Collaborate with the sales teams to identify risks & opportunities and developing contingency plans to deliver budget commitments. · Prepare analysis of business investments (ROI) and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of their operations and go-to-market strategies. · Provide financial modeling to support internal decision making. · Manage functional expenses and prepare account reconciliations. · Work with department leaders to prepare, analyze and develop detailed, in-depth reporting as needed. · Participate in project teams in support of new product launches, product changes and cost savings initiatives by developing financial models and financial analysis. · Establish metrics (KPIs) for operational initiatives, develop data presentation format, and report to Controller monthly. · Additional special projects and ad hoc analysis. · Assure company and GAAP standards are applied and adhered to.   Please apply now if you feel you are a fit for this role!

A dynamic global organization that is an industry leader in its field is seeking a strong Financial Analyst to join its corporate finance team. The Financial Analyst will report to the Controller and will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for a specified region/business unit of the organization. Responsibilities: Support the preparation of the annual budget, long term operating plan, and monthly/quarterly forecasts for an assigned region/business unit Analyze financial variances against budget, forecast, and prior actual performance Prepare financial reporting package for senior management encompassing financial statements, analysis reports, and KPI dashboards Assist in monthly, yearly, and quarterly close activities, including the preparation of financial statements Identify and implement process improvements within the responsibilities and functionality of the group Ad hoc analysis, projects, and other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 6+ years of related accounting and finance experience. Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Large company experience preferred Strong knowledge of various ERP and reporting systems required Excellent communication skills

Financial Analyst A dynamic global organization that is an industry leader in its field is seeking a strong Financial Analyst to join its corporate finance team.  The Financial Analyst will report to the Controller and CEO and will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for a specified region/business unit of the organization. Responsibilities: Assist with the annual budget and monthly reforecast preparation Partner with business owners to obtain information regarding variances and determine budgets Run financial reports from Hyperion Extract data to model in Excel analysis as needed Produce the monthly management reporting decks for presentation Communicate timelines and objectives to upper management Conduct regular financial reviews with management Examine actual results compared to budgets/forecasts and forward-looking opportunities/risks? Prepare reports such as historical financial reporting, budgets, forecasts, financial plans, etc. Participates in the review, interpretation, and analysis of key performance indicators Assist management in evaluating business performance Serve as a business partner for specified functions of accounting and finance related questions Performs other ad hoc financial analysis, as needed Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 2+ years of related accounting and finance experience with demonstrated progression Experience with Real Estate, Assent Management, M&A due diligence is highly preferred Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Solid understanding of financial systems and BI tools. Large company experience preferred Strong knowledge of various ERP and reporting systems required Excellent written and oral communication skills

Senior M&A Consultant Our well established client headquartered in South Florida is looking to bring on a Senior M&A consultant to serves as a financial partner on all aspects of potential mergers and acquisitions. Responsible for valuing acquisition targets by reviewing financial and marketing information, conducting financial due diligence, partnering with internal subject matter experts and financial services providers to build a business case, and presenting findings to senior management. Determines implications of acquisitions on pro forma company financials, and long-range forecasts. Participates in integration planning and leads synergy tracking to achieve goals and create shareholder value. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities Prepares presentations outlining business cases, valuations, and supporting analyses for senior leadership in support of acquisitions. Conducts due diligence on mergers and acquisitions targets. Assists in coordinating internal and external diligence teams to meet project deadlines. Participates in supporting broader Strategic Finance initiatives. Develops business cases supporting acquisitions and potential target valuations. Participates in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including market research, market sizing, pipeline analytics, building business cases and financial models, conducting due diligence, reviewing purchase agreements, and planning for integration. Analyzes data to forecast market trends, determine market sizing, and develop target projections in support of mergers and acquisitions transactions. Performs industry and financial analyses using first- and third-party resources to generate acquisition opportunities and investment recommendation Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in strategic planning and business development, including mergers and acquisitions experience, or comparable transaction advisory experience Familiarity with valuation methodologies, principles of corporate finance, and tax and accounting topics in M&A MBA / CPA / CFA - Preferred Investment banking experience a plus #FLA2022

Our client is looking for a Senior Business Financial Analyst to join their team! Are you passionate about the role of Workday Financials systems in delivering more valuable information - via improved systems & processes - at a leading financial institution - with an outstanding, highly-acclaimed culture? Are you experienced with leading and understanding Workday Finance core business products, processes, systems, and data? Do you have experience in delivering innovative, engaging experiences in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment? If so, we’d love to talk with you!   This position is full time and fully remote.  Responsibilities of Senior Business Analyst: Serves as an ongoing Workday Financials function/product owner and technology analyst, including being the ongoing support expert for assigned functional Workday (WD) Finance applications (functions, products): General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Accounting Center, Prism (analytics like Power BI), Foundation Data Model, Security. Assists business lines and other internal clients with WD Financials systems support issue / opportunity resolution via development and ongoing support. Performs technical analysis and driving solutions that support the strategies and objectives of business lines. Compiles and analyzes detailed complex data, systems, and processes that often involve interpretive recommendations based on analysis. Provides initial WD Financials implementation project and ongoing WD new release technical analysis, direction and support including research, analysis, prioritizing, development, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, implementation and monitoring of new or enhanced systems. Acts as a WD Financials accounting systems and processes technical analyst and liaison for WD Financials initial implementation project and periodic product new releases, and for ongoing monthly and yearly system and process support, including identifying and driving implantation of improvements, opportunities. Collaborates with internal and external resources to ensure successful requirements definition, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of Workday Financials functions and features in accordance with client needs. Defines, manages, and delivers technical analysis for other Controllers Operations Group – Financial System Support initiatives and goals. Examples: Finance transformation and modernization; system and process automation and improvement; acquisition system and process absorption Serves as primary ongoing communication, planning, and execution technical analyst interface between assigned business lines and internal or external product resources for financial systems and processes including Workday Financials. Participates in activities to identify COG – Financial Systems Support team goal(s), examine alternatives, and gain consensus on various project steps (milestones), schedule and procedures for successful project or initiative completion. Collaborates with users to identify, coordinate, and execute technical financial system and process steps, including gathering requirements and deliverables, and providing technical expertise and guidance to successfully achieve area goals. Serves as the key technical analyst and liaison during initial Workday Financials product / function install, and ongoing system support: identifies, coordinates, and monitors internal opportunities, milestone / task definition and completion, ongoing technical process execution, testing, implementation and completion; ongoing post-implementation technical analyst support; knowledge transfer and change management expert for WD Financials product / function. Serves as a strong collaborator and influencer among many interests within the Finance Controllers Operations Group; and with technology groups, reporting groups (Management Reporting, External Reporting); and accounting groups in Controllership and across business lines Works as a liaison and collaborator between internal groups listed above, plus external groups for the initial installation project, and ongoing product support. Examples include system implementers (PWC), internal and external auditors, and product / software vendor (Workday). Is a lead in becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the WD Financials product; and leads efforts to share expertise with others on team. Serves as the key resource to assess / prioritize opportunities to pursue to obtain the most value out of the owned WD Financials product and function, during and after initial implementation. Assists in preparing analysis, implementation steps and documentation to ensure a smooth implementation of the original WD Financials product or function, and ongoing new releases for assigned WD Financials function(s). Participates in problem resolution, release and new feature (opportunity) evaluation, provides continuing support and service as required. Keeps business line users informed of technology direction and impact. Defines and assesses options for major decisions, via a Decision Document process, to reach a best overall option to pursue Senior Business Analyst Requirements: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience 10 or more years of experience in computer technology applications and analysis, including project management Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Management Information Systems with deep knowledge of Accounting principles Existing and continuous building of knowledge of Finance / Banking industry-specific accounting and systems and processes 7+ years of experience with ERP System implementation, upgrade, or support 3 + years of experience working with Workday Financials products (Foundation Data Model, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Accounting Center, Prism, Security) CPA, CMA or equivalent accreditation or history Pursuit of or achievement of MBA or some other relevant post-graduate degree or certification Experience with – and comfort with informal or formal people leadership skills, including leading work direction, providing ongoing feedback and coaching, playing a large part in periodic and annual performance reviews; and goal setting and measurement / assessment toward these goals Strong end-to-end financial data, systems and process understanding and ability to drive improvement in these areas within finance and throughout the company; working with peers and internal customers in other areas of the company Strong Experience gathering business requirements and converting those requirements into a functional specification document Strong functional understanding and some technical understanding in Workday Financials ERP Experience in Chart of Accounts design and maintenance Experience understanding hierarchies and a relational databases and online transaction processing Knowledge of finance operational processes, particularly period close & audit functions Strong continuous improvement mindset – both for financial / accounting systems and processes, and for personal growth and development Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills #MRIL2022

Brilliant® is a Chicago-based consulting and search firm that partners with top employers across the region to augment and support their talent needs. 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 #MRIL2022

Our client is actively seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team in the Northern suburbs. The ideal candidate will have strong consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST: Analyze business and financial results to identify key drivers of variances, opportunities, and risks including pricing, cost, cash flow, capital and return of investments. Develop models, metrics, and reports to be used by management and operational groups to analyze business. Assist in preparation of annual budget, quarterly outlook, and monthly forecast. Assess investment appraisal opportunities and analyze capital expenditures requests accordingly. Support financial and operational reporting and analysis to finance and business line management. Work with finance team to complete financial reporting, including preparation of MD&A, variance explanation, and margin analysis. Work with collection and accounts payable management to analyze results and identify areas of working capital improvement. Prepare supporting documents and participate in periodic business review meetings to discuss financial performance and operational/financial KPIs. Work with operations to prepare capital expenditure request documentation. Provide summary of request and expected return on investment. Track and reconcile all capital expenditure purchase and disposals. Manage daily/weekly/monthly reporting preparation and submission. JOB QUALIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance 5+ years of related financial analysis experience. Ability to work in a fast pace environment with tight deadlines. Experience providing financial support to a multi-location business Solid understanding of accounting and capital budgeting Proficiency in Microsoft tools Strong consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills Assertive when required, with the ability to listen and make decisions Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills Know when to be detail oriented and when to have a big picture perspective Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently Must be able to prioritize projects and/or business needs based on requirements and objectives Commercial and cultural awareness; cross-functional collaboration skills Persuasive character with the highest levels of integrity This role may require up to 10% travel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CPA, CMA or MBA a plus #MRIL2022

A dynamic global organization that is an industry leader in its field is seeking a strong Analyst Consultant to join its corporate finance team. The Analyst Consultant will report to the Practice Leader and will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for a specified region/business unit of the organization. Responsibilities: Support the preparation of the annual budget, long term operating plan, and monthly/quarterly forecasts for an assigned region/business unit Analyze financial variances against budget, forecast, and prior actual performance Prepare financial reporting package for senior management encompassing financial statements, analysis reports, and KPI dashboards Assist in monthly, yearly, and quarterly close activities, including the preparation of financial statements Identify and implement process improvements within the responsibilities and functionality of the group Ad hoc analysis, projects, and other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. 2+ years of related accounting and finance experience with demonstrated progression Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Large company experience preferred Strong knowledge of various ERP and reporting systems required Excellent communication skills. #PermIL2022

Your Impact: Reconcile cash accounts between internal record keeping system and their respective custodian Confirm cash flow data with the various custodians, posting these values and notifying the appropriate portfolio managers of this highly sensitive data Reconcile open futures positions using broker statements daily, maintaining money market pools/STIFF balances in SSR Run/collect multiple cash reports out of our internal record keeping system and the respective custodian Research, correct and inform the appropriate operations group of any issues they encounter daily   Your Required Skills: BA/BS degree, preferably in Finance/Economics/Accounting 1– 2 years of related experience in the accounting/operations area of the investment management industry preferred Proficient in MS Excel, with an ability to learn new systems Basic Bloomberg knowledge Quantitative/Analytical skills Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Detail Oriented Able to work in a team environment while taking individual responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work Excellent time management skills; work efficiently under the pressure of deadlines During peak periods, the individual may be required to work after regular hours to get the job done #FLA2022

A dynamic global organization that is an industry leader in its field is seeking a strong Senior Financial Analyst to join its corporate finance team.  The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Director of Operations and Finance and will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for a specified region/business unit of the organization. Responsibilities: Support the preparation of the annual budget, long term operating plan, and monthly/quarterly forecasts for an assigned region/business unit Analyze financial variances against budget, forecast, and prior actual performance Prepare financial reporting package for senior management encompassing financial statements, analysis reports, and KPI dashboards Assist in monthly, yearly, and quarterly close activities, including the preparation of financial statements Identify and implement process improvements within the responsibilities and functionality of the group Ad hoc analysis, projects, and other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 5+ years of related accounting and finance experience with demonstrated progression Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Large company experience preferred Strong knowledge of various ERP and reporting systems required Excellent communication skills

Investment Operations Manager A dynamic global organization that is an industry leader in its field is seeking a strong Investment Operations Manager to join its corporate finance team.  The Investment Operations Manager will report to the Branch Director and will be responsible for managing all operational support and providing guidance on various complex process issues. Responsibilities: Manage all operational support with regards to SMP functions Train employees on enhanced or new responsibilities and on functionality of new reports/enhancements Through daily interaction, provide guidance and suggestions on how to improve work and personal performance Perform all duties associated with the formal performance appraisal process Interview prospective staff members Responsible for integrity of all SMF data Responsible for team collecting, disseminating and processing all corporate action events by stated deadlines Responsible for the proxy voting process, including review of guidelines, monthly reporting, committee meetings and management of daily ballot review Discuss and guide team on the most complex issues/problems Responsible for correctly reflecting all issue level characteristics necessary to trade and record positions Establishment, documentation and ongoing maintenance of the unit’s policies and procedures Keep abreast of industry trends in improving group processes Anticipate and provide solutions to relevant Operations problems and partner with IT to determine most productive resolutions Review and approve end user specifications, meet with Systems to address questions Coordinate testing on new reports or enhancements with Systems Regularly assess control processes and improve if needed Consult on set up of new accounts, securities, bank changes, etc. Primary senior liaison between external and internal partners Approve management reports BCP data maintenance Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 5+ years of experience in Operations Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Comprehensive knowledge of Investment Products, investment strategies and operational support requirements Expertise in Security Master division, which includes Proxies, Corporate Action processing and security maintenance Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills Highly analytical, organized and detail oriented Strong knowledge of various ERP and reporting systems required Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Investment Operations Associate A dynamic global organization that is an industry leader in its field is seeking a strong Investment Operations Associate to join its corporate finance team.  The Investment Operations Associate will report to the Investment Operations Manager and will be responsible for the completion of a cash package for each cash account and maintaining daily contact with various operations groups, as well as the portfolio management team. Responsibilities: Reconcile cash accounts between internal record keeping system and their respective custodian Confirm cash flow data with the various custodians, posting these values and notifying the appropriate portfolio managers of this highly sensitive data Reconcile open futures positions using broker statements daily, maintaining money market pools/STIFF balances in SSR Run/collect multiple cash reports out of our internal record keeping system and the respective custodian Research, correct and inform the appropriate operations group of any issues they encounter daily Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required 1– 2 years of related experience in the accounting/operations area of the investment management industry preferred Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Basic Bloomberg knowledge Highly analytical, organized and detail oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Investment Operations Manager A dynamic global organization that is an industry leader in its field is seeking a strong Investment Operations Manager to join its corporate finance team.  The Investment Operations Manager will report to the Branch Director and will be responsible for managing all operational support and providing guidance on various complex process issues. Responsibilities: Manage all operational support with regards to SMP functions Train employees on enhanced or new responsibilities and on functionality of new reports/enhancements Through daily interaction, provide guidance and suggestions on how to improve work and personal performance Perform all duties associated with the formal performance appraisal process Interview prospective staff members Responsible for integrity of all SMF data Responsible for team collecting, disseminating and processing all corporate action events by stated deadlines Responsible for the proxy voting process, including review of guidelines, monthly reporting, committee meetings and management of daily ballot review Discuss and guide team on the most complex issues/problems Responsible for correctly reflecting all issue level characteristics necessary to trade and record positions Establishment, documentation and ongoing maintenance of the unit’s policies and procedures Keep abreast of industry trends in improving group processes Anticipate and provide solutions to relevant Operations problems and partner with IT to determine most productive resolutions Review and approve end user specifications, meet with Systems to address questions Coordinate testing on new reports or enhancements with Systems Regularly assess control processes and improve if needed Consult on set up of new accounts, securities, bank changes, etc. Primary senior liaison between external and internal partners Approve management reports BCP data maintenance Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 5+ years of experience in Operations Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Comprehensive knowledge of Investment Products, investment strategies and operational support requirements Expertise in Security Master division, which includes Proxies, Corporate Action processing and security maintenance Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills Highly analytical, organized and detail oriented Strong knowledge of various ERP and reporting systems required Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Senior Financial Analyst A dynamic global organization that is an industry leader in its field is seeking a strong Senior Financial Analyst to join its corporate finance team.  The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for a specified region/business unit of the organization. Responsibilities: Support the preparation of the annual budget, long term operating plan, and monthly/quarterly forecasts for an assigned region/business unit Analyze financial variances against budget, forecast, and prior actual performance Prepare financial reporting package for senior management encompassing financial statements, analysis reports, and KPI dashboards Assist in monthly, yearly, and quarterly close activities, including the preparation of financial statements Identify and implement process improvements within the responsibilities and functionality of the group Ad hoc analysis, projects, and other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 3+ years of related accounting and finance experience with demonstrated progression At least 5 years in a full FP&A role is required.  Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Large company experience preferred Strong knowledge of various ERP and reporting systems required Excellent communication skills