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About Rewards Network

Celebrating 41 years in business, Rewards Network has helped restaurants increase their revenue, traffic, and customer engagement through our innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs. We connect diners to fantastic restaurant experiences by offering unique card-linked offers.  Our offers leverage advanced technology and powerful data analytics, providing value to our restaurants, diners, and strategic partners' loyalty programs.

Our Culture 

At Rewards Network, you will find a passionate and diverse group of professionals that enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems, and taking ownership of not only their own careers and success, but the success and continued growth of the organization. We take pride in partnering with the world's most powerful loyalty programs to bring full price paying customers and better ways to access working capital options to local restaurants. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where you can maximize your potential.

Job Overview

The Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), plays a critical role in delivering insights on business trends and performance to Rewards Network's senior leadership. This position supports effective decision making and strategic planning through clear reporting, in depth analysis, and strong communication. Working closely with the Manager of FP&A and cross functional partners, the Financial Analyst provides reporting and insights that drive meaningful, transformative value for the organization.

What you'll bring to the table: (Responsibilities) 

•    Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
•    Assist in month-end close activities, partnering closely with accounting, legal and operations
•    Conduct in-depth analysis of financial results and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
•    Automate and continuously improve models to streamline reporting/planning processes to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency. 
•    Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
•    Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and perform ad hoc analysis
•    Collaborate with teams across data science, product, and technology to timely resolve any data integrity issues

Do you have the right mix of ingredients: (Requirements)

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 2-5 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, or financial analysis
• Strong skill and interest in modeling and analysis, with a demonstrated history of success in both
• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (Power Query and SQL preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with building excel models
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and align financial plans with business objectives
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance in financial reporting
• Continuous improvement mindset for financial planning processes and tools
• Ability to handle large datasets (preferred)

What you'll love about us: 

• This is a full time, exempt position, and the base compensation for this opening is expected to be $75,000-$90,000, depending on level, candidate experience, skills and other factors. This position is eligible for a 7.5% bonus with a total compensation of $80,625-$96,750
• Competitive Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant clients 
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
• Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free
• Dental plan options and a vision plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
• Short Term and Long Term disability 
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance 
• Employee Life Assistance Program
• Hybrid working space in our state of the art office downtown located by the Metra and Ogilvie train stations

Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity.

Expected Pay Range

$75,000—$90,000 USD