Job Title: Business Support Analyst (Data Analyst)
Location: Naperville Illinois (Hybrid: onsite Mon-Thu remote Fri)
Job Type: Contract with possible extension
Pay Rate: $35-$45 hourly
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reporting: Prepares monthly financial reports variance analyses and clear explanations of key drivers.
- Planning: Maintains the 10-year capital plan and develops procedures for capital budgeting prioritization and reporting.
- Analysis: Delivers ad-hoc financial reports; researches expenditures; identifies trends and variances; and prepares comparisons and forecasts.
- Visualization: Creates clear visually effective presentations of financial data for stakeholders.
- Compliance: Supports regulatory filings commitments and reporting requirements.
- Systems: Assists with financial system upgrades and enhancements.
- Collaboration: Provides backup support to the Sr. Analyst on project and financial control initiatives.
Qualifications Required:
- Education: BA/BS/BBA in Finance Accounting Business Management Engineering or related field.
- Certification: AACE CPA CMA CISA CFE or similar recognized credential.
- Experience: 3 years in finance accounting audit or project controls; energy sector experience preferred (natural gas/pipelines storage or plant development).
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Oracle ERP Power BI PowerPlan or UI Planner; advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills especially Excel.
- Financial Expertise: Strong knowledge of reporting modeling forecasting and accounting fundamentals.
- Organizational Skills: Effective planning prioritization and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication across all organizational levels.
- Flexibility: Able to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines; willing to work extended hours during critical periods.