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Releady

<div><div>OVERVIEW
Location: Remote, IL
Contract Duration: 12/18/2026
This role involves analyzing, documenting, and optimizing loan origination and servicing processes, along with supporting technology systems. The Business Analyst will identify gaps in business and IT workflows and develop process models to enhance efficiency, data integrity, compliance, and overall loan lifecycle performance.
Pay: W2 $77/h
RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Identify and analyze business problems across loan origination and servicing processes, defining scope and solutions including requirements, process optimization, and system enhancements.
</li><li>Lead requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders across origination, servicing, operations, compliance, and IT teams.
</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business and system requirements.
</li><li>Document current-state and future-state process flows and perform gap analysis within loan origination systems.
</li><li>Partner with technology teams to design and implement LOS enhancements, integrations, and configurations.
</li><li>Support all aspects of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation, and post-production support.
</li><li>Participate in full project lifecycle activities, including requirements definition, solution design, testing, and deployment.
</li><li>Maintain and manage project artifacts such as requirements, process maps, issue logs, and implementation plans.
</li><li>Assess regulatory impacts and ensure solutions align with lending compliance requirements.
</li><li>Support the Project Manager with planning, execution, risk identification, and delivery tracking.
</li><li>Act as liaison between business users and technology teams to ensure solutions meet business needs.
</li><li>Identify, track, and resolve issues related to loan data, system performance, or integration points.
</li><li>Support system implementations, upgrades, and releases as needed.
</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners/vendors.
</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.
</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS
<ul><li>Postsecondary education.
</li><li>5+ years of Business Analyst experience.
</li><li>3+ years of hands-on experience supporting loan origination and/or servicing platforms.
</li><li>Strong experience across all phases of the project lifecycle using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
</li><li>Experience working in mortgage or consumer lending environments with exposure to both origination and servicing processes.
</li></ul>PREFERRED
<ul><li>Experience specifically with WGS NetOxygen (NetO) and/or FIS Advance Loan System (ALS).
</li><li>Relevant postsecondary education.
</li><li>Technical experience.
</li><li>Financial industry experience, especially with BMO.
</li></ul>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.</div></div>

Lending Technology Business Analyst

Oil-Dri Corporation of America

<div>
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Senior Financial Analyst partners with business leaders to drive financial planning, performance insights, and data-driven decision-making. This role blends core FP&amp;A with advanced analytics across customers, products, pricing, and revenue to improve profitability and support growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 Hybrid role based out of the Chicago office.
 
 
 Monday - Wednesday onsite required
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 FP&amp;A
 
 
 <ul>
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 Lead divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish financial targets aligned to strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting and performance insights
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with business leaders to review results and identify drivers
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Analytics &amp; Business Insights
 
 
 <ul>
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 Analyze customer behavior, segmentation, retention, and pipeline performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluate product performance, new product opportunities, and SKU optimization
 </li>
 <li>
 Support pricing strategy through elasticity, variance, and discount analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Assess profitability across products, customers, and channels
 </li>
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 Build revenue forecasts, growth models, and scenario analyses
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
 </li>
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 5+ years of FP&amp;A or financial analytics experience
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 Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
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 Advanced Excel, experience with planning tools (e.g., One Stream, Hyperion) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Competencies
 
 
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 Financial Analysis &amp; Reporting Accuracy
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 Strategic Thinking &amp; Financial Acumen
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 Stakeholder Communication &amp; Data Storytelling
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 </li>
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 Initiative, Problem-Solving &amp; Continuous Improvement
 </li>
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 Ability to translate data into actionable business insight
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Compensation &amp; Benefits
 
 
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 Competitive pay
 
 ($92,000 - $121,000)
 
 
 + annual bonus
 
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 401(k) with 6% company match
 
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 Paid parental leave, generous PTO, &amp; paid holidays
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 Work-life balance
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 Career growth with exposure to senior leadership.
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 Annual merit increase opportunity
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 Fitness &amp; Gym Reimbursement
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 Employer Contribution - Health, Dental
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri&rsquo;s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company&rsquo;s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.
 
 
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Senior Financial Analyst - B2B

<div>Location:
Lutheran Home - CNS
Pay Rate:
Salary - Salary Plan, 75,000.00 USD Annual
Work Shift:
Job Description
This is an In-Person Position.HHS is seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Operations Analyst to support a premier $10M Senior Living Services client in the Illinois market. This role is a unique opportunity to serve as a strategic financial partner, driving operational performance and delivering real-time insights for our Culinary and Nutrition division. 
 
In this onsite position, you will work side by side with the operations team, playing a critical role in maintaining the day-to-day financial health of the account while identifying opportunities for efficiency and growth. 
 
You will collaborate closely with the Resident District Manager to oversee key operational areas, including procurement, labor management, and inventory control, ensuring services are delivered with both excellence and efficiency. 
 
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Finance, Culinary &amp; Nutrition Solutions, and offers strong visibility and impact within the organization.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Financial Reporting &amp; Analysis: Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports to executive leadership and the client. Provide actionable insights, risk analysis, and opportunities for growth.</li><li>Cost Management: Actively manage weekly labor costs and food inventory. Conduct weekly audits to ensure accuracy and address fluctuations in balances immediately.</li><li>Procurement &amp; Rebates: Direct procurement data gathering and managing the client purchasing rebate program to maximize financial performance.</li><li>Operational Partnership: Collaborate with the Resident District Manager and VP of Operations, to translate P&amp;L data into operational improvements and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for Business Reviews.</li><li>Fiscal Oversight: Manage outstanding Receivables and Payables; support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Problem Solving: Address daily operational and financial issues with a high degree of independence, creativity, and discretion.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>Experience: 5&ndash;7 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility in financial or operational roles.</li><li>Industry Knowledge: Operational and financial experience within Senior Living Services or Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) is a plus.</li><li>Education: BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Sheets/G Suite.</li><li>Logistics: Must be based in Chicago, Illinois, with the ability to work on-site and travel to various communities within the portfolio.</li><li>Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work within a dynamic, fast-paced team.</li></ul>
What We Offer<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.</li><li>401(k) with employer match.</li><li>Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Resource Groups (ERGs).</li><li>Dedicated career development and ongoing training.</li></ul>
Who is HHS?
Founded in 1975, HHS is a private, family-owned business providing essential. facility management services&mdash;including food, housekeeping, and facilities&mdash;to nearly 1,000customers across six industries. We are a rapidly growing organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we take pride in promoting from within to develop the next generation of leaders.
HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Veterans and candidates with military experience are highly encouraged to apply.
#App-CNS</div>

Program and Procurement Analyst – Culinary & Nutrition Solutions

Zekelman Industries

<div>You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play &ndash; all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies &mdash; 100% domestic manufacturers &mdash; with a legacy dating back to 1877. We&rsquo;re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
About the Role
As a Supply Chain Analyst at Atlas Tube Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in supporting the organization&rsquo;s Automated Inventory Management (AIM) program through data management, reporting, and process optimization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate customer and inventory data, monitoring system performance, and identifying opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and customer service.
You will collaborate closely with the AIM Inventory Manager, IT, Sales, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to support automated replenishment processes and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Chicago, IL.
This role is ideal for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving operational and process-related challenges through data-driven insights.
What You&rsquo;ll Do<ul><li>
Administer and maintain data critical to the AIM process, including setup and management of new AIM accounts.</li><li>
Identify and resolve data errors, system issues, and tolerance exceptions related to AIM processes.</li><li>
Coordinate with internal teams and subject matter experts to troubleshoot and resolve system and process issues.</li><li>
Support ongoing AIM processes by monitoring automation workflows and identifying opportunities for optimization.</li><li>
Assist the sales team with AIM reserve reviews and material repurposing requests.</li><li>
Generate and analyze data related to inventory consumption, replenishment, and overall AIM program effectiveness.</li><li>
Review inventory consumption trends and adjust supply planning recommendations to maintain proper inventory balance.</li><li>
Document business requirements and support testing for new AIM features and system enhancements.</li><li>
Monitor the Agent Replenishment process to ensure materials replenish appropriately to fulfill customer demand.</li><li>
Collaborate with IT and business teams on AIM system enhancements and process improvements.</li><li>
Participate in testing and implementation of new functionality across the AIM portfolio.</li><li>
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and operational effectiveness.</li><li>
Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Who You Are<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.</li><li>
Experience in manufacturing, steel, or industrial environments preferred.</li><li>
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Experience building and maintaining strong working relationships with commercial and operational stakeholders.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Experience with SAP (ECC/APO), EDI systems, and RPA technologies preferred.</li><li>
Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.</li></ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Get
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:<ul><li>
Competitive Compensation</li><li>
Bonus Plan &amp; Profit-Sharing Opportunities</li><li>
401(k) with Company Match</li><li>
Comprehensive Health, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance</li><li>
Tuition Assistance Program</li><li>
Paid Vacation &amp; Holidays</li><li>
Employee Loyalty Awards</li></ul>
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
M/F/D/V
We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.</div>

Supply Chain Analyst

Golub Capital

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Information</h2>
Hiring Manager:
Associate Director
Department:
Technology Solutions
Department Overview
The Technology Solutions (&ldquo;TS&rdquo;) Department is responsible for designing and delivering state of the art technology solutions that are designed to create efficiency, mitigate risk and grow revenue for the Firm. Technology Solutions is also responsible for defining, managing and executing a robust Cyber Security program following the NIST Cyber Security Framework. Technology Solutions focuses on technical excellence through innovative application designs, robust data integration and analytics, high availability infrastructure and gold level service for our key stakeholders with information security embedded throughout. Critical functions within Technology Solutions include Project Management, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Enterprise Data Governance and Stewardship, Application Development and 3rd Party Integration, Strategic and Secure Infrastructure and Operations. The Technology Solutions Department collaborates closely with Firm leadership and business unit heads to develop plans in line with business objectives.
Position Responsibilities
The TS Department is looking for an experienced individual with program management, project management, analysis and client relationship management skills to join the Finance and Governance Team and help support key initiatives.
The candidate should have excellent problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, an inquisitive nature, a passion for excellent service, the ability to self-start and be resourceful and a strong understanding of technology, portfolio and financial management. This role requires a great deal of communication with employees at all levels, so exceptional verbal and written communication and influencing skills are essential.
Responsibilities include:<ul><li>
Project Leadership and Governance<ul><li>
Owning the full lifecycle management of the program within Technology Solutions, from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring and closure</li><li>
Establishing and maintaining the program governance structure (steering committees, working groups, RACI tables, decision logs)</li><li>
Ensuring alignment with organizational goals, TS standards and enterprise architecture</li></ul></li><li>
Planning, Scheduling and Resource Management<ul><li>
Developing and maintaining the integrated project plan, including scope, milestones, timelines, dependencies and critical path</li><li>
Identifying and coordinating required resources across business units, TS and vendors</li><li>
Managing workstreams across configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, change management, training and deployment</li></ul></li><li>
Vendor and Stakeholder Management<ul><li>
Serving as the primary liaison with the 3rd‑party vendor, managing deliverables, SLAs, risks and change requests</li><li>
Facilitating communication between the vendor and internal technical teams to ensure requirements are fully understood and met</li><li>
Building strong relationships with business partners, executives, SMEs and technical teams to ensure shared understanding and alignment</li></ul></li><li>
Project Lifecycle Management<ul><li>
Working with functional and technical SMEs to define future-state architecture and integration needs</li><li>
Ensuring all integration points (APIs, middleware, authentication, data flows) are documented, validated and approved</li><li>
Supporting gap analyses between legacy functionality and the new solution</li><li>
Overseeing planning and execution of system testing, integration testing, UAT and performance testing</li><li>
Tracking defects, ensuring timely remediation and coordinating re-testing cycles
</li><li>Validating readiness criteria before go‑live</li><li>
Leading development of cutover strategy, runbooks and contingency plans
</li><li>Coordinating data migration activities (mapping, validation and reconciliation)
</li><li>Ensuring controlled decommissioning of legacy systems, including data retention, archival and dependency removal</li><li>
Managing post-implementation support and issue triage</li><li>
Ensuring operational handoff to support and maintenance teams
</li><li>Conducting lessons‑learned sessions and creating a project close‑out report</li></ul></li><li>
Risk, Issue &amp; Change Control<ul><li>
Identifying risks early and maintain a proactive mitigation strategy</li><li>
Facilitating issue resolution, escalation management and decision tracking</li><li>
Maintaining change control processes for scope, schedule and budget adjustments</li></ul></li><li>
Communication &amp; Reporting<ul><li>
Creating and owning the communication plan (executive updates, team status, milestones and roadmap visuals)</li><li>
Delivering concise, transparent updates to senior leadership and stakeholders</li><li>
Ensuring all project documentation is organized, current and accessible</li></ul></li></ul>
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications &amp; Experience:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, business or related field is required</li><li>
10 &ndash; 15 years of experience in a similar role</li><li>
Subject matter expert in Microsoft Project</li><li>
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Visio)</li><li>
Self-motivated, team oriented, flexible and able to multi-task</li><li>
Proactive self-starter with a positive can-do and &lsquo;no job too small&rsquo; attitude</li><li>
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills</li><li>
Results oriented with a high level of personal and team accountability</li><li>
Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture</li></ul>
Critical Competencies for Success
Our Gold Standards define key behaviors and competencies across 4 dimensions: Leadership, Achieving Results, Personal Effectiveness and Thinking Critically. These behaviors and competencies drive our ability to win together.<ul><li>
Leadership: Role models in this area consistently focus on the right goals and priorities and continually develop themselves and others. Always team players, they influence and engage with others to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture where all feel welcome.</li><li>
Achieving Results: Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and deliver consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results, and they remove barriers to ensure others can contribute and grow.</li><li>
Personal Effectiveness: Role models in this area build strong relationships, treat others with respect and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and are adaptable to changing circumstances.</li><li>
Thinking Critically: Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning and seek diverse perspectives to solve problems. They are forward thinking, anticipating issues and addressing them in advance.</li></ul>
The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.<ul><li>
Technical Support: Triages, troubleshoots and resolves technical support issues. Escalates issues as needed.</li><li>
Software Development Principals: Utilizes software development, secure programming principles and a knowledge of programming languages to develop, configure and / or integrate new software and applications.</li><li>
Business Needs Assessment: Identifies business needs across departments within the Firm to understand the challenges, goals and problems that the business needs to solve and identifies appropriate technical solutions.</li><li>
Data Management and Information Security: Manipulates, restructures and / or queries data for various purposes, including reconciling issues in the database, designing database structures and / or generating reports. Adheres to governance principles and maintains data integrity and security.</li><li>
Risk Management: Identifies, forecasts and articulates ways to pursue and manage informed risks in ambiguous, complex or uncertain situations based on sound value propositions and an analysis of potential rewards and costs.</li><li>
Testing: Evaluates the functionality of an application, system or solution to ensure that requirements have been met and defects have been identified. Applies an understanding of end user requirements and usage in the end-to-end system to produce a quality product.</li><li>
Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the Firm's position in the industry, including its complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.</li><li>
Technical Communication and Documentation: Documents and communicates technical processes and procedures in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.</li><li>
Vendor Management: Manages and coordinates with external vendors. Researches and identifies new vendors as needed and monitors performance.</li><li>
Relationship Management: Builds and maintains effective partnerships with internal clients and end users by advising on their needs and options, advocating for their business within the Technology Solutions department and managing expectations appropriately.</li><li>
Project / Program Management: Manages Technology Solutions project elements considering conflicting priorities, interdependencies, business objectives, communications and available resources.</li><li>
Innovative Mindset: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people.</li></ul>
Compensation and Benefits
For Illinois Only: It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $115,000 to $180,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills, experiences and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an &lsquo;at-will position&rsquo; and the Firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance, Firm or individual department / team performance and market factors.
Golub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Due to the highly regulated nature of Golub Capital&rsquo;s business and because of the sensitivity of the information that all personnel have access to, Golub Capital performs extensive and thorough pre-hire screens to ensure that its personnel act with expected levels of integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility.
Please review Golub Capital&rsquo;s US Job Applicant privacy notice and, for California residents, the California Applicant privacy notice for information on how your personal data is collected, processed and stored.</div>

Vice President (Proejct Management)

Sidley Austin

<div>The Product Analyst serves as a key contributor responsible for the day-to-day administration and support of the Firm&rsquo;s financial reporting and analytics platforms and related systems. The incumbent applies analytical skills and independent judgment to evaluate business requirements, provide stakeholders with targeted financial data and reporting solutions, assess data quality, resolve discrepancies, and support process improvements that enhance the Firm&rsquo;s financial reporting capabilities. The Product Analyst is responsible for maintaining and validating financial reporting data to ensure consistency and accuracy across reporting platforms, assisting with the mapping and integration of data from multiple source systems, and supporting the development and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and reporting workflows. The role also contributes to testing system enhancements, documenting reporting requirements, and supporting technology initiatives that improve access to financial information and enable informed decision-making across the Firm.
Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Administer and manage the continued operation and maintenance of the experience financial platform and related systems.
</li><li>Evaluate financial reporting and analysis needs; incorporate best practices in developed solutions.
</li><li>Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, including Web developers, Data and Engineering Analysts, and outside consultants to translate business needs into actionable plans
</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and manage business intelligence solutions and facilitate effective communication of business requirements for the organization
</li><li>Conduct data integration, import and export projects
</li><li>Provide consultative end-user support on questions and technical issues
</li><li>Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve and/or add to the experience financial platform and related processes and integration sources
</li><li>Create and maintain updates for standard configuration documentation and related end-user materials for the experience financial platform and related systems
</li><li>Cultivate knowledge and develop a strong understanding of the financial management platform, including its content architecture, system configuration, and integrated data sources, to support business operations and team objectives
</li></ul>Education and/or Experience:
Required:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
</li><li>A minimum of two years of relevant experience
</li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines and priorities
</li></ul>Preferred:
<ul><li>Familiarity with legal technology
</li><li>Experience working with practice-related information and processes
</li><li>Basic understanding of law firm structure and business practices, as well as practice-specific terminology
</li></ul>Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
<ul><li>Strong organizational skills
</li><li>Strong attention to detail
</li><li>Good judgment
</li><li>Strong interpersonal communication skills
</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
</li><li>Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
</li><li>Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
</li><li>Able to work under pressure
</li><li>Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
</li></ul>#LI-JW1
#LI-Hybrid
The target salary range for this role is:
$84,000 - $108,000 if located in Illinois.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits .
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Product Analyst

1880 Hospitality

Foodservices Brand Group is a fast-growing company consisting of 3 distinct businesses across multiple channels and product categories which are retail, food service, and an industrial component business. The largest business is the retail segment, which represents over 80% of company sales. The Pyrex and Snapware brands are the catalysts that drive the growth across the retail business in North America through a supply agreement with a longstanding domestic glass manufacturer.Position SummaryThe Senior Financial Analyst &ndash; Commercial Finance &amp; Business Performance - plays a critical role in supporting executive leadership, ownership reporting, and commercial decision-making by delivering high-quality financial analysis, business insights, and financial models. Reporting to the Director of FP&amp;A, this position serves as a key business partner to Finance, Sales, and Operations, helping leadership understand business performance, customer profitability, cash flow trends, and strategic opportunities.This role is responsible for coordinating executive and ownership reporting, analyzing monthly financial results, developing advanced financial models, and improving business intelligence capabilities through automation, AI-enabled tools, and data visualization solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with intellectual curiosity, business acumen, and the ability to transform complex data into actionable recommendations.In a private equity-backed environment, this role will help drive improved visibility into customer profitability, working capital performance, cash flow forecasting, and commercial effectiveness while supporting the company's growth objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Reporting &amp; Business Process Management<ul><li>Coordinate the preparation, compilation, and distribution of materials supporting recurring executive and ownership reporting processes.</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting packages used for weekly business reviews between senior management and private equity ownership.</li><li>Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of key performance indicators and business updates.</li></ul>Monthly Financial Performance Analysis<ul><li>Prepare monthly financial review materials for executive leadership and ownership presentations.</li><li>Perform detailed variance analysis of revenue, gross profit, margins, customer performance, and operational results.</li><li>Complete gross margin decomposition analyses to identify drivers of profitability and performance changes.</li><li>Analyze sales trends across customers, products, categories, and channels to identify risks and opportunities.</li></ul>Financial Modeling &amp; Business Intelligence<ul><li>Develop, maintain, and enhance sophisticated financial models supporting operational and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Lead efforts to automate manual reporting and analytical processes through linked models, business intelligence tools, and emerging AI solutions.</li><li>Build scalable forecasting models that improve visibility into business performance and financial outcomes.</li><li>Utilize Power BI and other analytical tools to improve reporting accessibility and management insight.</li><li>Identify opportunities to leverage AI and advanced analytics to increase efficiency and analytical depth.</li></ul>Cash Flow &amp; Working Capital Analysis<ul><li>Support development and maintenance of rolling cash flow forecasts and sensitivity analyses.</li><li>Develop a deep understanding of customer-specific sale-to-cash cycles.</li><li>Partner with Sales to identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and working capital performance.</li><li>Build customer-level forecasting assumptions that improve forecast accuracy.</li></ul>Customer &amp; Commercial Performance Analytics<ul><li>Partner with Sales leadership to create and analyze customer scorecards, performance metrics, and growth opportunities.</li><li>Develop and maintain profitability models that provide visibility into true customer, product, and program profitability.</li><li>Develop analytical tools that support customer strategy, pricing decisions and improve customer profitability.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.</li><li>5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&amp;A, commercial finance, or business analytics.</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required.</li><li>Experience developing forecasting models, profitability analyses, and management reporting.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights.</li><li>Experience working with large datasets and business intelligence tools, preferably Power BI.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to summarize complex information for leadership audiences.</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, packaging, or related industries preferred.</li><li>Experience supporting private equity-backed organizations preferred.</li></ul>Success ProfileThe successful candidate will be:<ul><li>Highly analytical and naturally curious.</li><li>Comfortable working with imperfect data and evolving systems.</li><li>Focused on continuous improvement and automation.</li><li>Business-minded with strong commercial acumen.</li><li>Able to balance detail orientation with executive-level thinking.</li><li>Proactive in identifying opportunities and solving problems.</li><li>Effective at building partnerships across Finance, Sales, and Operations.</li></ul>Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>analyst: 5 years (Preferred)</li><li>advanced excel: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Chicago, IL 60631 (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60631

Senior Financial Analyst

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