Hybrid FP&A Manager: Strategic Forecasting & Insight

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match and profit sharing

Home office stipend

Job summary

Kearney Italia, Inc. is seeking an experienced FP&A professional in a hybrid Chicago-area role to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. You will partner with clients and internal teams, driving performance analyses and decision support with strong Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP expertise.

The role emphasizes collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and delivering actionable insights to leadership while navigating a fast-paced environment and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related finance, accounting, or FP&A experience.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to simplify complex issues.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with SAP; Power BI and Anaplan are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly/quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting with stakeholders.
• Analyze performance across actuals, forecasts, budgets, and benchmarks.
• Provide SG&A insights and profitability analyses at practice/account levels.
• Review staff utilization and client hours impacting financials.
• Evaluate ROI to guide resource allocation and decisions.
• Support month-end close and revenue recognition with project teams.
• Conduct variance analyses and communicate drivers to leadership.
• Partner with leaders to improve profitability and reporting.

Skills

FP&A experience

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial planning

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree

MBA

CPA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Anaplan

Job description

Kearney Italia, Inc. is seeking an experienced FP&A professional in a hybrid Chicago-area role to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. You will partner with clients and internal teams, driving performance analyses and decision support with strong Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP expertise.

The role emphasizes collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and delivering actionable insights to leadership while navigating a fast-paced environment and deadlines.