Lead Financial Analyst, Technology - Hybrid Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
111K-154K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • eCommerce • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Automation
At CDW, our purpose is to make technology work so people can do great things.
The Role
The Lead Financial Analyst will oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and data visualization for the Technology department, ensuring financial integrity and alignment with business objectives.
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Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job Summary
* We're looking for a highly analytical, business-minded Lead Financial Analyst to partner with CDW's internal Technology organization. You'll drive financial rigor, cost transparency, and strategic insight across software, infrastructure, and capital projects- while championing data-visualization best practices to tell the story behind the numbers. This is a hands-on role that works closely with Tech and Finance leadership and collaborates with the broader FP&A community.
* What you'll do
* Act as the primary finance partner for Technology leadership- owning monthly forecasts, annual budgets, long-range plans, and spend accountability.
* Build robust financial models and dashboards that inform CapEx vs. OpEx, capitalized software development costs, cloud vs. on-prem spend, and run vs. grow drivers.
* Lead variance analysis and translate results into clear, actionable insights for both Tech and Finance executives.
* Track software renewals, license utilization, and project spend to ensure alignment with budgeted commitments and cost-efficiency objectives.
* Support CapEx governance: prepare business-case reviews, perform IRR/ROI and payback analyses, and align funding with project-prioritization frameworks.
* Model financial implications of vendor contracts to inform negotiations on multi-year deals, payment schedules, and optimization opportunities.
* Continuously improve FP&A processes by automating reporting, enhancing scenario-planning workflows, and embedding best-practice data-visualization techniques.
* Leverage modern toolsets: Adaptive, Power BI, and advanced Excel to deliver dynamic insights and self-service reporting.
* What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related financial field and 5+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience, including at least 1 year supporting IT, Engineering, or Shared Services.
* Demonstrated expertise in CapEx/OpEx tracking, capitalization accounting, and multi-year software/license agreements.
* Advanced modeling skills (NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity & scenario analysis).
* Proven ability to visualize complex data and craft compelling narratives for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Fluency with financial planning platforms (Adaptive), ERP systems (Workday), and visualization tools (Power BI).
* Strong communication, executive-level presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
* Self-starter, strategic thinker, and effective mentor who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
* MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus. Pay range: $ 111,000 - $ 154,200 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

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The Company
HQ: Vernon Hills, IL
15,100 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

CDW Corporation is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. For more information about CDW, please visit www.CDW.com.

Our broad array of products and services range from hardware and software to integrated IT solutions such as security, cloud, hybrid infrastructure and digital experience.

Why Work With Us

Trust, connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

CDW is committed to offering a high quality, flexible work experience centered around connection, collaboration, and coworker well-being. Our flexible hybrid approach enables coworkers to get the best of working from home and being together.

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