Job Description

NextStep is a digital, AI-first career platform dedicated to helping top-performing consultants navigate career transitions.

By leveraging a data-driven approach, NextStep matches professionals with high-fit opportunities while enabling companies to connect with exceptional talent. The platform is developed in collaboration with Consulting Comedy, the largest consulting-focused community globally, boasting 1M+ subscribers.

On behalf of our partner network, we're recruiting a Financial Analyst in Chicago.

Financial Analyst - Chicago

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Salary Range:

$90,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.



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What you'll be responsible for:

The selected candidate for the Financial Analyst role will drive financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making across the organization. You will translate financial data into actionable business insights and support leadership in resource allocation and growth initiatives. You will:


Lead financial planning and analysis--budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking Build financial models that support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and scenario planning Analyze business performance metrics and surface insights that drive operational and strategic decisions Partner with business leaders across functions to understand drivers of financial performance and identify improvement opportunities Prepare executive-level reporting and presentations that communicate financial results, trends, and recommendations Support strategic projects--M&A analysis, pricing strategy, market sizing, or business case development Design and refine financial processes, reporting frameworks, and dashboards that improve visibility and efficiency

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You'll be a strong match if you have:

1-3+ years in consulting (MBB, Big 4, or boutique firms) with exposure to financial analysis, business case development, or valuation work

Strong financial modeling skills (i.e., you build sophisticated models in Excel and can stress-test assumptions and scenarios) Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting The ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for non-finance stakeholders Analytical rigor combined with business judgment (i.e., you know when precision matters and when directional insight is sufficient) Proficiency with financial systems and tools (ERP systems, BI platforms, SQL, or Python is a plus)

If you've built your career in consulting and are ready to transition into a high-impact financial analyst role in industry, multiple companies in our network are likely looking for you.

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How to apply:

Step 1:

Submit your application.

Step 2:

You'll receive an invite to join the NextStep platform.

Step 3:

Complete your profile and get matched with the best-fit companies and opportunities in our partner network.

Please note: If your background is a strong match for this specific role, we'll connect you with the hiring company for next steps. If this particular role isn't the right fit, we'll continue matching you with similar opportunities that align with your expertise, industry preferences, and career goals.