Financial Analyst II- SR Mgr, Immunology Finance

Financial Analyst II – Immunology Finance
Location: Mettawa, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Work Model: Hybrid (Monday & Friday Remote; Tuesday–Thursday Onsite)
Flexibility required, as occasional on-site work may be needed on Mondays or Fridays based on project deadlines.

Contract: 12 Months (potential extension based on performance and business needs)
Pay Rate: Up to $38/hr (depending on benefits selection)

Overview

Orion Group is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support our global pharmaceutical client's Immunology Finance organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Immunology Finance, this role plays a key part in improving financial planning processes, automating reporting tools, supporting forecasting cycles, and providing insightful financial analysis for leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial analysis with process improvement and automation while partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support enhancement, automation, and continuous improvement of GOAT (Franchise/Consolidation Planning) files.
• Evaluate existing planning files and working papers, identifying opportunities to streamline, standardize, and improve reporting structures.
• Develop standardized spending category frameworks across planning files.
• Create automated data refresh processes using SAP actuals and improve Power BI/Power Query reporting capabilities.
• Assist with SAP BPC planning cycles including:
  • Annual Plan
  • Latest Best Estimates (LBEs)
  • Long Range Planning (LRP)
• Support budgeting activities for promotional, marketing, and sales force expenses across the U.S. Immunology business.
• Analyze monthly financial results against forecasts and identify risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Assist with monthly close activities including:
  • Headcount reporting
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial reporting packages for leadership
• Provide backup support across the finance team as needed.
• Participate in ad hoc financial analyses and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of finance or accounting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with:
  • SAP
  • SAP BPC
  • Power BI
  • Power Query
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working with budgeting, forecasting, planning, and variance analysis
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to business partners

Preferred Experience

• Experience improving or automating financial reporting processes
• Experience supporting planning and forecasting cycles within a large corporate environment
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience is a plus
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail

Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is both analytical and process-driven—someone who enjoys improving financial systems, automating manual processes, and providing meaningful financial insights that help drive business decisions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large datasets, partnering with cross-functional teams, and balancing recurring financial responsibilities with project-based process improvements.


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