Commercial Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Lawson Products, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the MRO industry seeks a Commercial Manager for Financial Planning & Analysis in Chicago. The role emphasizes financial decision support, partnerships with sales and marketing, and involves creating budgets and analyzing financial performance. Candidates should have a relevant degree, extensive experience, and strong analytical skills, in a hybrid working environment offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

401k

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Paid holiday

PTO package

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A or related role.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or distribution industry preferred.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages annual plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepares and leads regular financial reviews with management.
• Analyzes financial trends regarding revenue, expenses, margins, and cash flows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Commercial Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Commercial Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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Since 1952, Lawson Products has worked hard to make our customers' jobs easier by improving their operational efficiency, productivity and overall performance. As a leader in the MRO industry, we partner with customers to make sure they have the right maintenance and repair parts on hand when needed.

Reporting to the Director, FPA, this role will have direct ownership for supporting the commercial and marketing team on all finance related activities. The role is expected to (i) Build and maintain strong partnerships with the Lawson Sales & Marketing organization, provide financial decision support, participate in sales & marketing meetings, conduct regular financial performance and forecast reviews (ii) Ensure accuracy of financial results, analysis and forecasts; drive compliance to policies and controls and (iii) Cross-train and assist in standard monthly corporate finance and treasury tasks.

Our corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, IL. This role operates on a hybrid work model; employees spend three days working in the office and two days working remotely. We offer 401k plus vision, dental and medical benefits, as well as a paid holiday and PTO package.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Develops and manages annual plans, budgets, and forecasts, specific to the sales and marketing teams.
• Financial Reporting: Prepares and leads regular financial reviews with management, examining actual results compared to budgets/forecasts and forward-looking opportunities/risks.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Prepares and analyzes financial results and key performance indicators to identify important financial trends in the business regarding revenue, expenses, margins and cash flows.
• Collaboration: Partners with various departments, including sales, marketing, and other business units, to ensure financial goals align with overall business strategy.
• Financial Modeling: Creates and maintains financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Performance Measurement: Develops and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Customer Profitability: Analyzes the impact of price changes and works directly with Sales to improve the financial status of current and potential clients by analyzing results and variances, identifying trends, and recommending appropriate actions.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA and/or MBA preferred, with at least 7 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or a related role, or a similar combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution company is preferred.
• Experienced finance professional with a demonstrated track record of success.
• Proven success in managing transformations of systems, processes, and personnel
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively and efficiently under pressure
• Exceptional service orientation and attention to detail
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact comfortably with all levels of management.
• Systems application experience with SAP, BPC, Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (e.g. Pivots, Power Query), BI/Power BI is a plus
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask, prioritize and focus on the most critical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
  
  

Our salary range for this role is $106,800 - $128,160 including a full benefits package.

Lawson Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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