Director, Finance

Echo Global Logistics, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 148,789 - 216,338; Full time

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. seeks a Director of FP&A for its Supply Chain Solutions segment to lead financial planning, analysis, and performance management.

You will partner with the President and senior segment leadership to translate financial results into strategic actions across managed transportation, warehousing, and cross-border services. In this role, you will own the annual budget, long-range plan, rolling forecasts, and segment reporting, while building models and presenting insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree or CPA is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A or related experience; prior people management preferred.
• Experience in logistics, 3PL, or supply chain industry strongly preferred but not required.
• Expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with FP&A/ERP systems (e.g., Anaplan, Workday) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) highly desirable.
• Proven track record of serving as a trusted financial business partner to senior leadership, influencing resource allocation and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning for the segment, including budget, long-range plan, and rolling forecasts across service lines.
• Produce monthly/quarterly segment reports (P&L, volume, revenue, gross profit, KPIs) and variance analyses for executives and board.
• Build and maintain financial models and scenario analyses for business decisions.
• Analyze revenue, gross profit, and KPIs; identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Support integration of service lines into the segment and synergy tracking.
• Deliver executive-level financial presentations and board materials with clarity and conviction.
• Collaborate across Operations, Sales, and Technology as a cross-functional FP&A resource.
• Improve FP&A tools and automate KPI reporting and cost tracking.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across segment reporting.
• Provide ad hoc analyses for strategic decisions including new service lines and M&A integration.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional partnering

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Master’s degree or CPA desirable

Tools

Anaplan

Workday

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Role Overview

As the Director of FP&A for Echo's Supply Chain Solutions segment, you will serve as the dedicated finance leader for one of Echo's priority growth areas — encompassing Managed Transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, parcel, and cross‑border transportation. This segment represents a critical pillar of Echo's strategy to become a full supply chain solution partner for its clients. You will be the primary financial business partner to the President and senior leadership of the segment, leading all financial planning, analysis, and performance management activities. This role requires deep commercial acumen, strong leadership, and the ability to connect financial outcomes to operational drivers that define the segment. The role reports to the VP of Finance and collaborates closely with segment leadership, corporate FP&A, and cross‑functional partners across Operations, Sales, and Technology to ensure financial rigor and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead all financial planning processes for the segment, including the annual budget, long‑range plan, and rolling forecasts across all service lines.
• Produce and continuously improve monthly and quarterly segment management reporting (P&L, volume, revenue, gross profit, operating metrics) and variance analyses versus budget, forecast, and prior periods for executive and board‑level audiences.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to support business and capital investment decisions.
• Partner closely with segment leaders to analyze revenue, gross profit, and key operational KPIs across service lines; identify performance gaps versus plan and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the financial integration of service lines into the segment, including development of combined reporting frameworks and synergy tracking.
• Design and deliver executive‑level financial presentations and board materials that communicate segment performance, strategic outlook, and investment priorities with clarity and conviction.
• Act as a cross‑functional financial resource across Operations, Sales, and Technology; proactively engage segment VPs and directors to improve financial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A tools, systems (Anaplan), and processes specific to the segment, including automation of KPI reporting and cost tracking across service lines.
• Partner with accounting resources to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data and assumptions across segment reporting in accordance with company policies and applicable standards.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decisions, including new service line launches, customer profitability assessments, network optimization, and M&A integration activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree or CPA is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related financial role; prior people management experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the logistics, 3PL, or supply chain industry strongly preferred but not required.
• Expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with FP&A/ERP systems (e.g., Anaplan, Workday) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) highly desirable.
• Proven track record of serving as a trusted financial business partner to senior operational and commercial leadership, influencing resource allocation, business strategy, and segment‑level P&L decisions.
• Experience supporting business integration or post‑merger activities is highly desirable.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strategic commercial acumen: understand the economics of a multi‑service‑line logistics business and connect financial outcomes to operational and go‑to‑market drivers.
• Executive‑level communication and presentation skills; distill complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior audiences.
• Strong leadership capability: inspire and develop high‑performing teams while maintaining accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Exceptional analytical rigor, attention to detail, and structured problem‑solving ability.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple high‑priority deliverables simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Experience in or strong enthusiasm for transportation and supply chain.

Work Environment

Job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed. Noise level is typical of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day and is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

Compensation

$148,789.00‑216,338.00 per year. This role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.