Financial Analyst

Generac

. Provide financial guidance and analytical support to assigned business functions .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeIllinois • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial analysis capabilities, including variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, while effectively utilizing tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Possesses a solid understanding of GAAP and the ability to support cross-functional initiatives and operational analysis.

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Financial AnalysisBudgeting And ForecastingVariance AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisCost AnalysisPerformance ReportingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationData TransformationKPI Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivatedProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookPower BIMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Financial GuidanceCost Of SalesExpense ManagementCapital BudgetingInternal ControlsExternal Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial guidance and analytical support to assigned business functions
Partner with leadership to develop and manage revenue, cost of sales, expense, capital, and/or headcount budgets and forecasts
Prepare monthly performance reports and conduct variance analysis
Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects
Provide business analysis focused on understanding supported functions and assisting business partners in driving sales
Transform data from multiple systems and partner with the sales team to improve lifecycle metric visibility
Analyze financial results, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Support profitability and continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing cost drivers, monitoring performance, and driving process standardization through improved tools, templates, and reporting
Record month-end journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations; ensure revenue and expenses are recorded in the proper period; analyze variances; distribute departmental performance reports
Assist with external audits and monitor internal controls, ensuring requested documentation is accurate and timely
Support operational leaders with dashboarding, metric generation, and operational analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
0-1 years of financial experience
Strong business mathematical and analytical skills with intense attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with various levels of management
Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI, and Teams
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
Scheduled events throughout the year for employees, current and retirees, to gather with families and co-workers
Volunteer Time Off program for charitable volunteer opportunities on company time
Fun Days and other company celebrations and events
Product loan and discount programs