Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Apply NowCompany: CME Group
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
The FP&A team at CME Group is centralized within the Finance division, but works across all levels of the Company to drive financial performance and maximize profitability. FP&A is one of the most visible teams within the organization.
Assist in the annual budget preparation and maintain a forecast for assigned divisions. Analyze and review monthly results against plan and prior trends. Provide analytical support for Accounting regulatory filings and Investor Relations presentations. Scrutinize existing policies for savings and efficiency opportunities. Analyze adhoc financial opportunities as requested.
Principal Accountabilities:
Skills & Software Requirements
Experience
Education
CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $68,100-$113,500. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our Benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active Pension Plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic Benefits package for our team and their dependents.
CME Group : Where Futures are Made
CME Group is the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more.
At CME Group, we embrace our employees' diverse experiences, cultures and skills, and work to ensure that everyone's perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.
Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here.
Assist in the annual budget preparation and maintain a forecast for assigned divisions. Analyze and review monthly results against plan and prior trends. Provide analytical support for Accounting regulatory filings and Investor Relations presentations. Scrutinize existing policies for savings and efficiency opportunities. Analyze adhoc financial opportunities as requested.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Liaise with departments to develop budgets and forecasts
- Review actual financial results against targets and suggest action items to improve metrics
- Provide support to external financial reporting processes
- Scrutinize business drivers for efficiency opportunities
- Support adhoc analysis of financial projects
- Build relationships across finance, and the business at large, through excellent customer service and responsiveness
Skills & Software Requirements
- Strong Excel experience (or Google Sheets) including vlookups, pivot tables and what-if modeling
- Basic knowledge of Accounting and ERP Financial systems, Workday experience a plus
- Ability to summarize complex information into consumable reports for senior leadership
Experience
- Internships in related field and/or financial services companies
Education
- Bachelor's degree required preferably in Finance or Accounting
CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $68,100-$113,500. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our Benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active Pension Plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic Benefits package for our team and their dependents.
CME Group : Where Futures are Made
CME Group is the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more.
At CME Group, we embrace our employees' diverse experiences, cultures and skills, and work to ensure that everyone's perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.
Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here.