Sr Business Finance Analyst Graphics

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry' largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

Self-driven Business Finance & Analytics professional responsible for creating, managing, and communicating data-driven insights across operations, production, and financial performance. The analyst will leverage Power BI and cross-functional data sources to translate complex information into actionable leadership dashboards and KPIs. This role requires strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and the ability to partner across departments to identify trends, uncover efficiencies, and influence decisions that drive operational and financial performance.

This position will support our Finance team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be located in Chicago, IL; however, we are also open to candidates based out of:

• Las Vegas, NV

• Orlando, FL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards tracking event, graphics, and production performance.

• Create monthly performance summaries and variance analysis, integrating financial, operational, and cost data.

• Develop and enhance data models linking production metrics (NSF, cost, billing) to financial results.

• Deliver insightful presentations and narratives for leadership, OKRs, and performance reviews.

• Partner with operations and finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and efficiency analysis.

• Evaluate rate structures, pricing opportunities, and cost-to-serve models to inform margin decisions.

• Manage data integrity and standardization across systems to improve accuracy and automation.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree from a 4 year accredited college or university with a concentration in a related field is required.

• Experience in Microsoft Power BI (DAX, Power Query, and data modeling).

• Experience with data management, gathering, analyzing and providing insight.

• Great interpersonal skills to communicate with locations and business units.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas in simple summary format.

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or event-based environments.

• Strong storytelling and executive presentation skills.

• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.

• Exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar).

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life, Accident and Disability

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Hiring range of $65,000 - $98,880 based upon experience. This position also qualifies for an additional Annual Incentive Bonus (AIP)

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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