FP&A Specialist

Description and Requirements We’re seeking an FP&A Analyst that has graduated within the past 3 years to join our R&D Finance – BU Expense team. In this role, you’ll partner with Operations and Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, monthly/quarterly close, and financial planning cycles. You’ll consolidate and analyze financial data, monitor spend, and help maintain strong financial controls across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Support MT budget, forecasting cycles, and monthly/quarterly close activities Consolidate, analyze, and report financial results (actuals vs. forecast) and identify key drivers Support financial planning cycles (MT, CtC, YoY), including variance analysis and forecast updates Monitor spend and maintain accurate expense tracking across dashboards and control files Perform close tasks, including manual journal entries, and support Finance team members as needed Review Purchase Requisitions for compliance and budget alignment Prepare cost allocations across franchise, geography, and technology Mandatory Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field (graduated within the last 3 years) Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, dynamic functions & formulas, power query, macros, etc) Solid understanding of accounting principles (expense recognition, accruals, capitalization, account/balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, etc) Experience with ERP/systems (SAP) Strong data validation, reconciliation, and attention to financial accuracy Experience with financial reporting and variance analysis and ability to manage and analyze large datasets and multiple trackers Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy with analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset Effective communication skills (ability to explain financial data clearly) Ability to collaborate cross-functionally (Ops, HR, Finance, etc.), as well as with people from different countries/cultures (global company environment) Ownership and accountability in a high-volume, fast-paced environment Self-driven with a continuous improvement focus and business partnering mindset Preferred Qualifications: Experience with BPC, Power BI or other BI/analytics tools Experience with Expertise with financial modeling and scenario analysis Expertise with automation tools (Power Query, Power Automate, etc.) Knowledge of procurement processes (P2P and Ariba workflows and approvals) Exposure to multinational environment / multi-geo cost allocation This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, Illinois. The requirement is three days in office/week. The base salary budgeted range for this position is $68,000 - 80,000. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.