Senior Financial Analyst

Company: Illinois Tool Works
Location: Glenview
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Why join us? ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures. ITW Residential Construction provides Industry leading, premium branded, cordless nailing systems and fastening solutions, that deliver superior productivity and reliability to meet the needs of professional remodelers and residential framers, with a widely available product portfolio at their preferred retail or dealer outlets The 80 focus for the division is aggressive market growth while sustaining profitability. ITW Residential Construction offers a broad range of professional grade anchoring tools and fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include wood to wood fastening systems (Paslode), structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon®, Red Head®, Ramset®), underlayment screws (Rock-On®, Backer-On®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®). ITW Residential & Renovation excels in meeting the growing demands from Pro end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use. Position Summary The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in driving financial performance by delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and forward-looking planning support. This role partners closely with Finance and Division leadership to support strategic decision making, strengthen internal controls and optimize financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical finance capabilities and excels at translating complex data into clear, actionable business insights. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis Support financial planning processes including internal Division annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and long range planning. Participate in monthly financial reporting, including analysis of product / channel performance, price/cost attainment, and growth initiative tracking. Analyze and interpret monthly and quarterly trends across the P&L to identify risks and opportunities. Financial Reporting & Month End Close Support and execute accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close activities. Partner with the Sales Directors, IT, and Operations to explain results, understand key drivers and identify improvement opportunities. Business Partnership & Decision Support Communicate financial results, insights and risks to key stakeholders in a clear, business-focused manner. Partner cross-functionally to design, refine and monitor KPIs that support financial performance. Support strategic initiatives by providing financial modeling, cost analysis and investment evaluations. ERP and Finance Transformation Serve as the finance lead for the development and testing of reporting components for the upcoming ERP system. Assess and implement AI and Automation opportunities to help evolve R&R’s finance function. Leadership & Collaboration Partner with the MF PN Financial Controllers to support a high performing finance team. Provide coaching, knowledge sharing and support to junior team members as needed. Foster a culture of engagement, accountability and operational excellence. Promote a safe and healthy work environment. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, FP&A, or related fields. Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles. Proven ability to analyze financial data, prepare forecasts and deliver meaningful insights. Demonstrated accountability for results and understanding of the financial impact of business decisions. Strong proficiency in ERP systems, BI platforms and Microsoft Office (Excel expertise required). Skills & Abilities Core Competencies Results driven with strong strategic planning and analytical capabilities Skilled in generating insights and partnering cross functionally to drive business outcomes Strong communicator with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support team development Applies ITW Toolbox principles to promote continuous improvement and process simplification Additional Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for non?finance partners Highly organized, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and sound business judgment Ability to build strong working relationships across functions and levels Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, accuracy and simplification Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time in manufacturing or distribution facilities. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing and distribution areas. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. The annual salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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