Senior Finance Manager

IFG US; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG-US's client in the northern suburbs seeks a Senior Finance Manager to partner with executive leadership, translate financial insights into action, and drive sustainable growth. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and deliver executive-level reports that tell the story behind the numbers.

You will influence decisions, analyze performance, and champion continuous improvement through analytics, modeling, and technology-enabled reporting.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in finance, FP&A, or financial management.
• Strong business acumen to influence senior decision-makers.
• Advanced analytical, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning that align with objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to provide strategic financial guidance.
• Analyze performance, identify risks/opportunities, and deliver recommendations.
• Develop and present financial reports, dashboards, and exec-level materials.
• Support growth initiatives with financial analysis, modeling, and business cases.
• Enhance visibility with cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Champion process improvements and technology-driven reporting capabilities.
• Partner cross-functionally to support organizational goals.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Strategic partnering

Analytical skills

Finance leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Ready to take your finance leadership career to the next level?

IFG-US's client, a growing and highly respected organization in the northern suburbs, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to play a critical role in shaping business strategy, driving performance, and influencing key decisions across the organization.

This is more than a traditional finance role. It's an opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership, transform financial insights into business action, and help fuel sustainable growth. If you're a strategic thinker, a data-driven problem solver, and someone who thrives on improving processes through technology and innovation, we'd love to connect with you.

As a trusted business partner, you will:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning initiatives that align financial performance with business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to provide strategic financial guidance and actionable insights that drive decision-making.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, uncover trends, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver recommendations that impact the bottom line.
• Develop and present meaningful financial reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations that tell the story behind the numbers.
• Support growth initiatives, investments, and strategic projects by providing financial analysis, modeling, and business case development.
• Enhance visibility into business performance through cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Champion continuous improvement by streamlining financial processes, implementing technology solutions, and improving reporting capabilities.
• Partner cross-functionally to support organizational goals and strategic priorities.

You'll also have the opportunity to:

• Develop and enhance reporting, planning, and forecasting tools that improve business performance.
• Create and manage recurring financial reporting packages for leadership teams.
• Drive efficiencies through process improvements that increase accuracy, transparency, and scalability.
• Investigate reporting variances and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve underlying business issues.
• Maintain strong controls, documentation, and audit-ready processes that support financial integrity.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or financial management experience.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence decision-makers at all levels.
• Advanced analytical, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial reporting tools.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for driving results, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity?

• Strategic visibility and direct partnership with leadership.
• The ability to influence business outcomes and growth initiatives.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking culture.
• Opportunities to modernize processes and leverage technology.