IT FP&A Leader: Budgeting, Forecasting & Tech Investment

FHLBank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonus

401(k) and Pension

Wellbeing program

Five weeks PTO and 11 holidays

Lifestyle Spending Account

Downtown location with transit access

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is seeking an FP&A Manager – Information Technology to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management for the IT organization. You will partner with IT leaders to translate strategy into disciplined financial targets and deliver actionable insights.

You’ll drive cost transparency, scenario analysis, and board-ready reporting, while aligning spend with strategic priorities and ensuring data integrity across IT budgeting and forecasting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred).
• 5–10 years of FP&A, finance, or accounting experience, including IT or technology support.
• Hands-on budget and forecast leadership with experience in IT spend.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and planning for IT, including timelines and scenario analyses.
• Monitor technology spend, variances, and forecast accuracy with IT leadership.
• Provide decision support on cost optimization, vendor spend, and project timing.
• Deliver regular IT financial reports to executives and manage resource allocation.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is seeking an FP&A Manager – Information Technology to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management for the IT organization. You will partner with IT leaders to translate strategy into disciplined financial targets and deliver actionable insights.

You’ll drive cost transparency, scenario analysis, and board-ready reporting, while aligning spend with strategic priorities and ensuring data integrity across IT budgeting and forecasting processes.