Finance Manager: Onsite Forecasting & Strategy Lead

Walgreens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a Finance Leader based in Deerfield, IL to provide financial expertise, business support and oversight for a designated business area. You will guide management on financial matters, coordinate forecasts and budgets, and drive action plans to improve performance across teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of a finance team, collaboration with cross-functional partners, and on-site presence in Illinois as part of the broader business planning process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with analytical finance experience.
• Experience applying analytics to finance, accounting, or economics.
• Proven leadership and project management abilities.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to understand key drivers and strategic direction.
• Lead financial forecasts, budgets and variance analyses.
• Provide financial support across the business team and processes.
• Develop action plans and drive improvements in reporting and performance.
• Oversee monthly reviews and strategic planning sessions.
• Manage and develop team members, hiring and directing work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s Degree or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a Finance Leader based in Deerfield, IL to provide financial expertise, business support and oversight for a designated business area. You will guide management on financial matters, coordinate forecasts and budgets, and drive action plans to improve performance across teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of a finance team, collaboration with cross-functional partners, and on-site presence in Illinois as part of the broader business planning process.