Sr. Financial Analyst - Museum of Science and Industry

About Us: The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Museum of Science and Industry provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. 

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you! 

The Job: The Senior Financial Analyst will coordinate and manage ongoing financial planning activities, as well as ongoing financial analyses, with an emphasis on Data Analytics, and projections in the areas assigned. This includes regular meetings with division/department staff to review budget reports and summarize results for management review. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop multi-year projections, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts with the financial planning team. 

• Leverage data analytics tools, including Power BI, to create dashboards and reports to be distributed to leadership teams and museum wide. 

• Create daily revenue projections for the year, using historical data, planning assumptions, and external research as needed. 

• Manage the status of discrepancies, additional research and further analytical needs identified during the regularly scheduled budget meetings. 

• Support pricing & revenue strategy development with deep analytical dives into internal historical data, and external research as needed. 

• Analyze multi-dimensional financial data, finding ways to reorganize information in order to communicate financial insights to different audiences. Work with large data sets, synthesize insights, and present recommendations. 

• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis. 

• Support the preparation of quarterly Finance Committee financial packages. Coordinate and prepare financial analysis on potential temporary exhibits, programs, and other functions within the business operations.  

• Act as system administrator of the financial software platform, managing reports, templates, workflows, document stores, and user privileges. 

• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with six (6) to eight (8) years of related experience.  Public accounting experience or MBA are a plus. 

• Data analytics experience using Power BI, SQL, or other solution to develop dashboards and reports area are a plus. 

• Experience with multi-dimensional analytical systems and Enterprise Performance Management/Corporate Performance Management software systems is required. 

• Non-profit experience in finance or accounting is a plus.  

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail while working across a wide variety of projects is absolutely necessary. 

• Must be eager to work in a collaborative team environment and able to adapt well to different communication styles. 

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and change priorities as needed. 

• Must be able to see the big picture and translate into required responsibilities. 

• Advanced Excel financial modeling skills required. 

• Ability to partner, present and communicate financial data with business leaders to support the budgeting & forecasting process. 

• High level of initiative and exceptional problem-solving skills. 
• Language:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
• Mathematical:
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Reasoning:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical:
  • The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and move around.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Museum of Science and Industry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.