Financial Analyst - Life Sciences
Enterprise Peak
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Chicago, IL
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Mid-Senior level
Posted April 1, 2026
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- This project focuses on improving enterprise-wide IT cost transparency, strengthening budgeting and forecasting accuracy, and enhancing financial reporting for operational and transformation initiatives.
- You will be part of a high-visibility finance function that partners directly with IT, Accounting, and business leaders to manage spend, track actuals, and support strategic IT investments across the organization.
- WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support IT budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting in the Chicago area.
- Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills are required, along with experience supporting month-end close processes and cost center reporting.
- In this role, you will work closely with IT Finance, cost center owners, and program leads to manage IT spend, track vendor invoices, analyze forecast vs. actuals, and maintain financial dashboards.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to enterprise-level IT financial management, support large-scale transformation initiatives, and grow within a dynamic corporate finance environment.
Commitments
This is a remote long-term contract position with competitive compensation.
We are interviewing qualified candidates immediately and will move into the offer stage quickly.
If you are interested, please apply with an updated resume.
You must be able to work LEGALLY in the United States as NO SPONSORSHIP will be provided.
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Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills (Power Query and ETL knowledge a plus)
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across IT and Finance teams
- Effective written and verbal communication skills are absolutely required for this role.
- You must be able to work LEGALLY in the United States as NO SPONSORSHIP will be provided.
- NO 3rd PARTIES.
Preferred Skills
- Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills are required, along with experience supporting month-end close processes and cost center reporting.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to enterprise-level IT financial management, support large-scale transformation initiatives, and grow within a dynamic corporate finance environment.
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills (Power Query and ETL knowledge a plus)
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
OUR PROJECT Immediate opportunity to join our team — supporting a Corporate IT Financial Management function within a global life sciences and diagnostics enterprise. This project focuses on improving enterprise-wide IT cost transparency, strengthening budgeting and forecasting accuracy, and enhancing financial reporting for operational and transformation initiatives. You will be part of a high-visibility finance function that partners directly with IT, Accounting, and business leaders to manage spend, track actuals, and support strategic IT investments across the organization. This is a remote long-term contract position with competitive compensation. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support IT budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting in the Chicago area. Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills are required, along with experience supporting month-end close processes and cost center reporting. In this role, you will work closely with IT Finance, cost center owners, and program leads to manage IT spend, track vendor invoices, analyze forecast vs. actuals, and maintain financial dashboards. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to enterprise-level IT financial management, support large-scale transformation initiatives, and grow within a dynamic corporate finance environment. We are interviewing qualified candidates immediately and will move into the offer stage quickly. If you are interested, please apply with an updated resume. QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
2–3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills (Power Query and ETL knowledge a plus)
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Detail-oriented with strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across IT and Finance teams
Effective written and verbal communication skills are absolutely required for this role. You must be able to work LEGALLY in the United States as NO SPONSORSHIP will be provided. NO 3rd PARTIES.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
2–3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills (Power Query and ETL knowledge a plus)
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Detail-oriented with strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across IT and Finance teams
Effective written and verbal communication skills are absolutely required for this role. You must be able to work LEGALLY in the United States as NO SPONSORSHIP will be provided. NO 3rd PARTIES.