Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Harmer; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multibillion-dollar manufacturing company is seeking a Manager of FP&A in Rolling Meadows, IL, to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for strategic growth. The role involves coordinating the annual plan, providing detailed analysis to senior management, and supervising two financial analysts. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience and a degree in Finance or Accounting. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a commitment to enhancing processes for scalability.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional finance and accounting experience.
• Experience leading teams in high-growth environments.
• Strong analytical skills for financial performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual plan and periodic forecasts.
• Work with Sr. leadership to formulate long-term financial plans.
• Utilize BI and AI tools to deliver meaningful insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

KPI reporting

Variance analysis

Advanced technology aptitude

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Job description

Multibillion dollar manufacturing company seeks to hire a Manager of FP&A to lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and financial modeling for strategic growth initiatives. This highly visible role will be a key business partner to operational leaders and C-suite executives. This person will also help build and improve processes to create scalability for the rapidly growing business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual plan and periodic forecasts
• Work closely with the Sr. leadership team to formulate long term financial and strategic plans
• Utilize BI and AI tools to deliver meaningful insights into business performance
• Provide detailed analysis on monthly financials results to senior management
• Review operations and recommend new productivity, revenue generation & cost saving initiatives
• Deliver competitor analysis, market trends and associated commentary to the leadership team
• Prepare financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic growth and profitability initiatives
• Partner with the operations leaders to analyze and forecast business profitability
• Supervise 2 financial analysts

Qualifications

• 6+ years' of professional finance and accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Advanced technology aptitude
• Demonstrated leadership skills in high-growth and ambiguous situations
• Superior communication skills and executive presence
• Strong attention to detail

PLEASE NOTE ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED - NO RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE