Corporate Financial Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Corporate Financial Analyst jobs in Illinois are actively posted across finance, insurance, manufacturing, and professional services, with openings at every level from entry-level through senior. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most active hiring metros in the Midwest, joined by Naperville and Schaumburg, where large suburban campuses draw consistent demand. Established Illinois employers including Allstate, Kraft Heinz, and Caterpillar maintain ongoing analyst teams, with the strongest demand in financial planning and analysis, variance reporting, and treasury operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This position reports to the Finance Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and supports key workstreams associated with AbbVie’s LBE, Plan, LRP, and Board of Directors (BOD). This role liaises with multiple cross-functional stakeholders within Finance and has opportunities to interact with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Support the consolidation and reporting for the Non-GAAP LRP and Plan process by collaborating with key stakeholders throughout the company
- Prepare agile analysis for Director and VP of FP&A to support executive level storytelling
- Compile a comprehensive LRP and Plan Reporting Package for Senior Leadership
- Ensure LRP and Plan data integrity across systems of record and support reporting
- Help support LBE, BOD, and Quarterly Earnings deliverables
- Partner with Finance Transformation to develop enhanced LBE reporting tool
- Ad-hoc analysis as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- 6+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably across a range of Finance functions
- Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Superior communication skills: ability to summarize complex financial analyses in a clear & concise manner
- Ability to meet tight deadlines while balancing competing priorities
- Ability to work well in a team environment and build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with BPC, Power BI, W-Desk a plus
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This position reports to the Finance Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and supports key workstreams associated with AbbVie’s LBE, Plan, LRP, and Board of Directors (BOD). This role liaises with multiple cross-functional stakeholders within Finance and has opportunities to interact with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Support the consolidation and reporting for the Non-GAAP LRP and Plan process by collaborating with key stakeholders throughout the company
- Prepare agile analysis for Director and VP of FP&A to support executive level storytelling
- Compile a comprehensive LRP and Plan Reporting Package for Senior Leadership
- Ensure LRP and Plan data integrity across systems of record and support reporting
- Help support LBE, BOD, and Quarterly Earnings deliverables
- Partner with Finance Transformation to develop enhanced LBE reporting tool
- Ad-hoc analysis as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- 6+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably across a range of Finance functions
- Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Superior communication skills: ability to summarize complex financial analyses in a clear & concise manner
- Ability to meet tight deadlines while balancing competing priorities
- Ability to work well in a team environment and build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with BPC, Power BI, W-Desk a plus
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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The qualifications that appear most often in corporate financial analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field required
- CFA designation or active progress toward CFA charterholder status strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Excel financial modeling, including DCF and scenario analysis
- Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion for reporting
- Demonstrated ability to build and present financial forecasts to senior leadership
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls relevant to corporate reporting
Corporate Financial Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate financial analyst in Illinois?
The concrete path in Illinois starts with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, which is the baseline most Illinois employers require. Illinois does not issue a state license specifically for corporate financial analysts, but the CFA credential administered by the CFA Institute is widely recognized by Illinois employers as the professional standard. Many Illinois-based firms, particularly in Chicago's financial district and the insurance corridor along the Tri-State, expect candidates to be CFA Level I candidates or charterholder-eligible before promotion to senior analyst roles.
How much do corporate financial analysts make in Illinois?
Corporate financial analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $101,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,700 for the lowest 10% to over $166,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate financial analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring corporate financial analysts in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Burson, and Burson Global, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large insurers, and major manufacturing companies means corporate financial analyst roles here tend to sit inside established finance and FP&A teams rather than early-stage or contract environments.
Which Illinois cities have the most corporate financial analyst jobs?
Chicago, Naperville, and Bensenville have the most corporate financial analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of demand given its density of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and insurance companies, while Naperville and Schaumburg draw postings from large suburban campuses operated by technology, healthcare, and consumer goods companies that have long maintained Illinois operations outside the downtown core.
Are there remote corporate financial analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 86% of corporate financial analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the role fits desk-based and analytical work. FP&A reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting tasks transfer well to remote settings, while roles tied to close collaboration with treasury, audit, or executive leadership tend to require at least a hybrid schedule at the employer's Illinois office.
How can I get hired as a corporate financial analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to financial analyst rotational programs at large Illinois employers, which are designed for candidates without professional experience. Companies like Aon, Baxter International, and United Airlines run structured rotational or development programs based out of Illinois that place new graduates into analyst teams across business units. Adjacent roles such as junior financial reporting associate, budget coordinator, or accounting analyst at Illinois-based firms also serve as common lateral moves into the corporate financial analyst title. Completing CFA Level I before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over peers with identical academic backgrounds.
Where can I find and apply to corporate financial analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to corporate financial analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target city, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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