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At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it tak…
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Financial Analyst jobs in Chicago, IL
Financial analysts build models and forecasts that guide business decisions. They analyze budgets, variances, and performance data, then turn the numbers into recommendations leadership can act on.
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roberthalf.c0mFeeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health bene…
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Responsibilities:The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a st…
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At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it tak…
$102.85k - $133.1k
challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider... ...of Chicago's most iconic areas. Role Overview Sr. IT Financial Analyst A…
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Group (RMBS) in our New York office.About... ...Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, soc…
management, SMA structures, investment guidelines, client agreements, and performance attribution.Advanced asset- and fund-level financial analysis and modeling capabilities.Experience delivering institutional-quality in…
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operations across the company. By optimizing our core procurement and financial operations, we ensure seamless integration and efficiency... ...scale and innovation through technology.The Staff Product Analyst Opportunit…
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the primary finance partner to the Firm’s Technology organization, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, governance, reporting, and financial analysis for technology operations and investments. The role provides strategic i…
We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst/ Manager to lead planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for our manufacturing-focused business in Chicago, Illinois. This position works closely with leaders across…
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is the right fit for you!RSM is looking for a Manager to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus in Financial Advisory. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulati…
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5-day a week, fully on-site position. This is a Rotational Analyst Program, spanning 3 years. Job Description What You... ...compelling narratives for internal stakeholders. ~ Assist in financial planning and analysis ac…
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What financial analysts earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$41 | $65k–$86k |
| Mid level | $41–$57 | $86k–$119k |
| Senior | $54–$75 | $113k–$157k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Financial modelingForecasting and budgetingVariance analysisAdvanced ExcelSQLPower BI or TableauFinancial statement analysisPresenting to leadership
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a financial model you built.
Explain the decision the model supported, your key assumptions and drivers, and how you sanity-checked outputs. Mention what the business did with it.
How do you approach a variance between budget and actuals?
Show a drill-down habit: isolate price versus volume versus timing, talk to the budget owner, and separate one-time noise from a real trend.
How do the three financial statements connect?
Trace one example cleanly, such as net income flowing to retained earnings and the cash flow statement bridging to the cash balance. Practiced fluency is the point.
Tell me about a recommendation you made that leadership acted on.
Pick a case where your analysis changed a decision — a cut, an investment, a price change — and give the measured result.
How do you build a forecast when the data is messy or incomplete?
Describe triangulating from multiple sources, stating assumptions explicitly, and giving a range with drivers rather than one false-precision number.
What tools do you use beyond Excel?
Name your actual stack — SQL, Power BI, an FP&A platform like Anaplan or Adaptive — and one thing you automated with it.
How would you evaluate whether a project is worth investing in?
Reference NPV, IRR, and payback, but emphasize the quality of assumptions and the sensitivity analysis around them.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For financial analysts specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Tie each analysis to the decision it informed and the dollar impact, not just the deliverable produced.
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Name the budgets or P&L size you supported so scope is clear, for example a $40M cost center.
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Show the modeling itself: three-statement models, scenario analysis, or driver-based forecasts you built from scratch.
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Quantify process wins, like cutting the monthly reporting cycle by automating with SQL or Power Query.
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List CFA or FMVA progress if applicable; even level one signals seriousness for analyst roles.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Financial Analyst
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FP&A Manager
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Director of FP&A
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