Sr Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (Chicago)

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Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.

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What you'll do: We are looking for a Sr. Analyst, FP&A to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. This newly created role is critical to strengthening our financial insights, reporting processes, and business partnership as NinjaTrader enters a new phase of growth.
This individual will take ownership of key planning processes, collaborate cross-functionally across the business, and support strategic initiatives including IPO preparation. The role is ideal for a high-performing analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow into a leadership role over time. In this role you will:

• Take ownership of the company-wide financial model, including monthly updates, driver-based forecasting, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis
• Learn and eventually own key FP&A workstreams, including forecasting, monthly reporting, and business support
• Support ROI tracking of strategic initiatives, including investment payback analysis and post-mortem reviews to evaluate actual performance vs. plan
• Become a power user and primary stakeholder for our financial planning software (Pigment), helping maintain the system and support data governance
• Deeply understand the company's financial and operational KPIs, and partner with business leads to create actionable insights
• Partner with Accounting, Strategy, and department leaders to align on forecast assumptions and deliver high-quality variance analysis
• Assist in IPO readiness efforts, including metric standardization, data integrity, and documentation
• Help prepare monthly and quarterly presentations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Support budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring timely inputs and alignment with company strategy

What you'll need:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, ideally in fintech, SaaS, or a high-growth tech environment
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; Excel super user required
• Excellent communicator with proven ability to work across functions and influence stakeholders at various levels
• Highly organized, intellectually curious, and proactive in identifying and solving problems
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

Bonus points for:

• Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, Looker, and Pigment strongly
• MBA or CFA designation
• Experience supporting IPO readiness
• Exposure to executive-level reporting or Board presentations
• Prior ownership of company-wide financial modeling

Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below.

Our Core Benefits Include:

• Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility ( Totaling over 55% remote time )
• Generous PTO
• 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
• 1 Service Day Annually
• 401k with 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
• Life and Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking
• Gym Membership

Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.

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