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Financial Analyst — FP&A

Misumi USA | Finance / FP&A | Full-Time
*****PLEASE NOTE: The person in this role will work on-site in our corporate office in Schaumburg, Illinois. This is NOT a remote or hybrid position.*****

Are you a detail-driven finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into clear business insights? In tandem with Misumi USA, you will collaborate with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to drive the strategic planning, reporting, and analysis that informs critical business decisions.

This role offers high visibility across the organization, including regular engagement with senior leadership and our parent organization in Japan. It is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional who wants to build a strong foundation in corporate finance, FP&A, reporting, controls, and strategic business partnership.

What You'll Do

As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in helping the business understand financial performance, improve reporting processes, and support better decision-making across the organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Directing the financial tracking, process validation, and documentation for technology development capitalization, including Tech Capex, while monitoring capitalizable metrics and analyzing downstream impacts on operating expenses, or OPEX
• Acting as the primary internal contact to handle, prioritize, and process detailed financial reporting sheets, operational performance metrics, and ad-hoc analysis inquiries coming from Japan Headquarters, also referred to as JHQ / Misumi Headquarters
• Building and maintaining financial models, projections, and forecasts that support strategic decision-making
• Leading monthly and quarterly financial analysis, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Supporting the month-end close process, including reconciliations and review of financial results
• Partnering with functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and Marketing, to provide financial guidance and identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and margin improvement
• Analyzing key business drivers and translating them into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Maintaining accurate, organized financial records and contributing to continuous improvement of reporting processes
• Designing and leading internal compliance protocols, financial control frameworks, and audit readiness activities across the Finance function to maintain rigid alignment with public company governance guidelines
• Conducting ad-hoc research and special projects as needed
• Maintaining and contributing to the Quality Management System, or QMS, as expected of all employees

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone analytical, organized, highly accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and communication matter.

Desired Traits, Skills, and Experience

Strong candidates will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a similar analytical role
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, complex formulas, and pivot tables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sharp attention to detail
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial audiences
• High organizational skills and comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to jump in wherever the team needs help

Required and Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Competencies, Education, and Certifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field
• 1–3 years of relevant FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or analytical experience
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel capability, including financial modeling, complex formulas, and pivot tables
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, budget-to-actual analysis, and forecasting processes
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Operations, and Marketing
• Exposure to compliance protocols, internal controls, audit readiness, or public company governance requirements
• Experience working with international headquarters, parent companies, or global reporting structures
• Familiarity with technology capitalization, Tech Capex tracking, OPEX analysis, or capitalizable development metrics
• Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement, reporting accuracy, and scalable financial processes

Physical Demands

This role is expected to be performed in a professional office or remote work environment. Physical requirements and work environment expectations should be reviewed and finalized based on company standards for the position.

Travel

Ability to travel for team meetings, offsites, trade shows, conferences, or other business needs.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not a back-office reporting role. You will have the opportunity to work closely with finance leadership, cross-functional business partners, senior leaders, and Misumi's parent organization in Japan. You will help shape reporting, improve financial visibility, support strategic decisions, and build a strong development path within the corporate finance function.

Salary Range:
$75,000 - $90,000 base salary per year, depending on experience.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Generous PTO and leave programs