Global FP&A Director — Manufacturing & Strategy

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a senior FP&A leader to partner with site, segment and division finance teams to support monthly operating reviews, annual plans, and long-range strategic plans. You will own division-level strategic financials, forecasts, and related schedules while driving improvements in FP&A processes and reporting cadence.

The role requires deep US GAAP knowledge, 8+ years in manufacturing finance, and strong collaboration with global leaders across functions and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerBI skills.
• Experience with SAP and OneStream preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and partnership with leaders across functions, levels, and regions.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and influence in a decentralized global environment.
• Strong organization, discretion, and initiative.
• Ability to travel as required, not exceeding 15%, including possible international travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site, segment, and division finance teams to support monthly operating reviews, annual plans, and long-range strategic plans
• Prepare division-level strategic financials, forecasts, and related schedules
• Improve FP&A processes, tools, and timelines
• Consolidate and analyze division financial results, forecasts, and strategic plan information
• Identify risks, opportunities, trends, and alternatives for leadership decision-making
• Develop monthly reporting packages, business reviews, and President’s Operating Review materials
• Guide global FP&A activities across North America, Europe, and Asia, including actuals close, forecasting, and planning deliverables
• Coordinate division and functional budgets
• Lead consolidation of site budgets into a division-level financial plan
• Track revenue and gross margin performance by business unit and product line
• Standardize reporting tools, templates, and FP&A deliverables
• Own the FP&A calendar and ensure timely, accurate deliverables to segment and corporate teams
• Partner with business units, commercial teams, operations, and finance leaders
• Present results, insights, and recommendations to leadership
• Support internal controls, statutory requirements, and company accounting policies
• Participate in balance sheet reviews and help maintain financial discipline

Skills

FP&A

US GAAP Compliance

Cost Accounting

Financial Forecasting

Budget Management

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Risk Identification

Strong Communication

Analytical Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

PowerBI

SAP

OneStream

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a senior FP&A leader to partner with site, segment and division finance teams to support monthly operating reviews, annual plans, and long-range strategic plans. You will own division-level strategic financials, forecasts, and related schedules while driving improvements in FP&A processes and reporting cadence.

The role requires deep US GAAP knowledge, 8+ years in manufacturing finance, and strong collaboration with global leaders across functions and regions.