About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Finance Analyst (FP&A) role on an IT team. You will support data-driven decision-making by building and maintaining the reports, models, and analyses leadership relies on. This role is suited to detail-oriented, curious candidates who want to develop FP&A skills in a growth-minded environment.

• Own recurring reports, dashboards, and variance analyses that leaders check first
• Help shape budgets, forecasts, and financial models that guide investment decisions
• Translate raw data from financial systems into reliable numbers and clear explanations
• Prepare materials for monthly and quarterly business reviews and present findings to stakeholders
• Execute ad-hoc analyses and special projects that expand your analytical experience
• Maintain strong attention to data accuracy and documentation

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 0–3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or related work (internship experience considered)
• Strong Excel skills (modeling, formulas, pivot tables)
• Exposure to Claude and other AI tools is a plus
• Solid attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize data clearly
• Open to true entry-level candidates; internship and professional experience will be evaluated holistically

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Coursework or internship experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting
• Familiarity with building presentations for leadership reviews
• Comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and validate assumptions

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Role Details

• Employment type: Contract or Full-time
• Estimated base pay: $59,254 per year (estimated)
• Location: Remote-friendly (position is being hired for Illinois — IL). Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Industry: IT

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Interview Process

• Video screen with Talent Acquisition
• Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via Microsoft Teams)
• Video interview with the Team (via Microsoft Teams)

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please notify the recruiting contact. Careertakes and our client comply with applicable U.S. employment laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.