Director - FP&A

Waylin Partners

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 124,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading provider of finance and accounting consulting services is looking for a Director - FP&A passionate about providing solutions to complex problems. The role involves translating complex questions into data-driven analyses, leading finance teams, and driving strategic recommendations. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in finance or consulting, advanced Excel skills, and a thorough understanding of financial statements. The position offers competitive benefits and a full-time employment structure.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Consulting, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, or Public Accounting.
Ability to produce dynamic financial models using advanced Excel.
Understanding of 3-statement financial modeling.

Responsibilities

Translate complex questions into data-driven analyses for decision making.
Lead finance/accounting teams during interim roles.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships across teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial statement understanding

Data-driven analysis

Collaborative relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other quantitative field

Job description

Director - FP&A

Waylin focuses on providing leading private equity firms with best-in-class finance, accounting, and data analytics services to optimize and automate back‑office functions of portfolio companies.

Description

Waylin Partners, a leading provider of FP&A and accounting consulting services, is looking for a Director who is passionate about providing solutions to complex problems. At Waylin, you will be working directly with other experienced professionals to deploy FP&A and accounting solutions to enhance processes and bottom‑line results at our client’s portfolio companies. Specifically, your function at the client businesses will include:

Translate complex questions into data‑driven analyses to allow leaders to make informed decisions
Lead finance/accounting teams during interim roles or times of need
Structure and guide modeling efforts that drive strategic recommendations to key stakeholders
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with teams across the portfolio company and private equity firm
Transform data into useful information tailored to leadership needs through Excel and other data visualization tools
Manage more junior consultants and guide production of required deliverables

Specific Examples of Workstreams

Lead the budgeting process, preparing monthly forecasts, creating variance analyses and explanations
Lead the preparation of monthly performance reports, financial analysis, and evaluation of historical trends. Continuously seek to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of the forecasting and close process
Provide business intelligence with financial results and key performance indicators to facilitate decisions
Prepare and maintain various daily/weekly/monthly operational efficiency reports
Assist in process improvements, cost reduction, automation, and system upgrades
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with leaders and teams across the portfolio company
Manage special projects and ad‑hoc requests from senior management such as cash flow forecasts, SKU/customer profitability, operational reporting, etc.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or any other quantitative field
10+ years of experience in Consulting, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, or Public Accounting
Advanced Excel user with the ability to produce dynamic financial models
A thorough understanding of financial statements and 3‑statement modeling
CPA or CFA designations are a plus

Seniority Level