Financial Analyst - Life Sciences

Job Summary
Immediate opportunity to join our team — supporting a Corporate IT Financial Management function within a global life sciences and diagnostics enterprise. This project focuses on improving enterprise-wide IT cost transparency, strengthening budgeting and forecasting accuracy, and enhancing financial reporting for operational and transformation initiatives. You will be part of a high-visibility finance function that partners directly with IT, Accounting, and business leaders to manage spend, track actuals, and support strategic IT investments across the organization.

This is a remote long-term contract position with competitive compensation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support IT budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting in the Chicago area. Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills are required, along with experience supporting month-end close processes and cost center reporting. In this role, you will work closely with IT Finance, cost center owners, and program leads to manage IT spend, track vendor invoices, analyze forecast vs. actuals, and maintain financial dashboards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to enterprise-level IT financial management, support large-scale transformation initiatives, and grow within a dynamic corporate finance environment.

We are interviewing qualified candidates immediately and will move into the offer stage quickly. If you are interested, please apply with an updated resume.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2–3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills (Power Query and ETL knowledge a plus)
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across IT and Finance teams

Effective written and verbal communication skills are absolutely required for this role. You must be able to work LEGALLY in the United States, as NO SPONSORSHIP will be provided. NO 3rd PARTIES.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Remote