Financial Analyst III
WM • Bannockburn, Illinois • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Jun 22, 2026
Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.
I. Job Summary
Provides highly advanced financial support and analysis to an assigned geography or location.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitors highly advanced key financial performance measures.
- Reports, analyzes, and interprets highly complex financial and operating data for the assigned area. Such reporting, analysis and interpretation may include cost analysis, market niche reporting, profitability analysis, regional geographic performance assessments, pricing analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis and any other ad-hoc analysis of interest to management.
- Supports cost control initiatives within the assigned area.
- Conducts extensive pricing and profitability analyses.
- Provides assistance as needed in preparing budgets and reviews. Facilitates the preparation of budgets/forecasts for cost centers.
- Performs highly advanced financial projects on an ad hoc basis.
- Assists the corporate accounting function with matters related to the annual audit, contract audits and income tax matters, as required.
- Participates or leads the preparation and compilation of the annual financial plan. This includes division specific modeling, time-series analysis and graphic presentation of both operating and financial data to enhance management's ability to plan and monitor the key-success factors that management uses to track performance.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications - Must live and work in the U.S.
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree,
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
- 4 years of relevant experience and
- 5 years or more years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement)
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
Pay: The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $92,295.00 - $115,000.00 This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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