Manager Finance

Follett Corporation; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Follett Corporation in Westchester, IL, is seeking a Manager of Finance to lead the finance team, deliver timely financial results, and drive forecasting and strategic planning. You will partner with leadership to support initiatives, perform advanced modeling, and guide operational planning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5–7 years of experience, and strong Excel and financial reporting skills; CPA/MBA preferred. Overtime may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5–7 years of equivalent work experience required.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Advanced computer skills with MS Excel and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports the forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development with insights into key business drivers.
• Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
• Applies business knowledge to identify opportunities to improve results.
• Performs financial modeling for existing and new initiatives.
• Conducts data mining to identify trends and drivers of performance.
• Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis to support enhancements.
• Drives outcomes by collaborating with other areas to solve issues.
• Trains and develops new team members on tasks and skills.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Business partnering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Position Overview

#26-30532

Westchester, Illinois, USA

Job Category

Finance

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Job Description

Position Overview The Manager of Finance leads the finance team with advanced financial analysis, complex modeling, and strategic business acumen. The manager is responsible for the timely delivery of financial results and driving the forecasting, strategic planning, and operational planning processes. This individual will regularly partner with the organization and finance leadership to drive results on critical initiatives, ongoing projects, and new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supports the overall forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development while providing insights into key business drivers and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
• Applies knowledge of the business to offer insights and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Performs financial modeling to support existing and new business initiatives/opportunities, resulting in better decision-making and improved overall performance.
• Performs data mining and other forms of research to identify trends and relationships that drive results.
• Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis, supporting the organization with ongoing enhancements.
• Drives outcomes by working with other business areas to problem-solve new issues.
• Trains and develops new team members on basic tasks, duties, and other skillsets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required.
• 5-7 years of equivalent work experience required.
• CPA/MBA Preferred.
• Advanced Computer Skills; MS Office, MS Excel, and financial reporting systems.
• During periods of peak activity (e.g., strategic plan, operating plan, etc), additional hours may be required.