Financial Analyst (FP&A / Cost Accounting / SAP)

The Fountain Group LLC
North Chicago, US
Hybrid

Job Description

Financial Analyst (FP&A / Cost Accounting / SAP)

North Chicago, IL 60064 (Hybrid)

Contract - 12 Months (Possible Extensions)

Pay - $38–$41/hour

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join a high-performing finance team supporting manufacturing operations across multiple sites, including North Chicago and Branchburg. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in FP&A, standard costing, inventory accounting, and SAP, who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is not a traditional finance role—it blends Financial Planning & Analysis with Cost Accounting, offering broad exposure to manufacturing finance operations, planning cycles, and month-end close activities.

Work Schedule

  • Hybrid schedule required
  • Remote: Monday / Friday
  • Onsite: Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
  • Location: North Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities

  • Support month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Assist with standard cost setting for finished goods and devices produced through external manufacturing partners
  • Perform detailed inventory reconciliations and analyze inventory movements/controls
  • Forecast P&L impacts for Plan, LBE (Latest Best Estimates), and LRP cycles
  • Prepare variance analysis, management reporting schedules, and planning submissions
  • Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Brand teams, Accounting Shared Services, and Operations
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, SOX, and US GAAP
  • Support ad hoc financial analysis and business decision-making initiatives
  • Participate in third-party manufacturer inventory verification counts
  • Support accounting for internal toll-manufacturing processes

Required Skills

  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • SAP experience
  • Strong understanding of balance sheet and P&L activity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
  • 4+ years of progressive Finance / Accounting experience
  • Experience with manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, or cost accounting
  • Knowledge of BPC preferred
  • Familiarity with standard costing strongly preferred

Why This Opportunity?

Join a respected global organization focused on delivering innovative healthcare solutions that improve lives worldwide. This role offers meaningful exposure to manufacturing finance, cross-functional leadership, and enterprise systems in a dynamic environment.

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

ExcelSapFinancial planningCost accountingInventory accountingProblem-solvingCommunicationManufacturing financeInventory accounting

Salary

$38 - $41

hour

Employment Type

CONTRACT

Level

senior

Posted

4/30/2026

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