Manager FP&A

Kforce Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc seeks a senior FP&A leader in Chicago to guide a team of analysts supporting plant operations. You will translate complex financial data into actionable insights, partner with site leadership, and own budgeting, forecasting, and close processes.

This role emphasizes cost improvements, capital investment modeling, and executive-level reporting. The ideal candidate brings 5-7+ years in FP&A with strong modeling, Excel, and stakeholder management skills, plus ERP experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5-7+ years FP&A or analytical finance experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP/reporting tools (Oracle, OneStream, Power BI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of FP&A analysts supporting plant operations.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive operational performance.
• Partner with site leadership to support data-driven business decisions.
• Perform variance analysis and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial close processes.
• Build financial models and business cases for capital investments.
• Drive process improvements to enhance FP&A efficiency and standardization.
• Prepare executive-level analysis, reporting, and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Excel & presentations

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle

OneStream

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of FP&A analysts supporting plant operations


• Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive operational performance


• Partner with site leadership to support data-driven business decisions


• Perform variance analysis and identify cost improvement opportunities


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial close processes


• Build financial models and business cases for capital investments


• Drive process improvements to enhance FP&A efficiency and standardization


• Prepare executive-level analysis, reporting, and presentations

Requirements

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


• 5-7+ years of FP&A or analytical finance experience


• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams


• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills


• Advanced Excel and presentation skills


• Ability to influence stakeholders and partner across all levels


• Experience with ERP/reporting tools (Oracle, OneStream, Power BI, etc.) preferred


• Manufacturing or industrial experience strongly preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.