Senior FP&A Leader: Strategy, Board Reporting & Growth

Objective Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employer HSA contribution

401(k) with match

Pre-tax commuter accounts

Life insurance & long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Vacation and flex time

Parental and family leave

Backup child and elder care

Job summary

Objective Partners in Chicago is seeking a Senior Vice President of FP&A to shape planning, measurement, and insights across the firm. This leader will bridge the finance function with senior leaders, guiding budgeting, forecasting, and board-ready reporting.

With 12+ years in FP&A and a proven record of building high-performing teams, you’ll drive strategic initiatives, financial modeling, and process improvements in a client-focused financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA, CFA, or graduate degree a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or accounting, including 5+ years leading teams
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP and technical finance
• Experience building Board-level reporting and advising senior executives on high-stakes matters
• Ability to move easily between big-picture strategy and detailed analysis
• A track record of consistently high-quality work and of building engaged, high-performing teams
• An eye for process improvement and a solid grasp of global business dynamics

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle end to end, including running planning and strategy sessions with senior leadership
• Build short- and long-range financial plans in partnership with business heads
• Produce regular forecasts of profitability and cash flow, working closely with accounting and other finance teams
• Own monthly performance reporting, including budget-versus-actual variance analysis and clear commentary on what’s driving results
• Prepare materials for Board and shareholder audiences
• Oversee the annual compensation planning process
• Deliver analysis on profitability, trends, investments, and business plans that informs leadership decisions
• Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A team
• Contribute to broader finance strategy, and take on special projects such as financial modeling, process improvement, and M&A analysis and due diligence

Skills

FP&A leadership

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Board reporting

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA/CFA or graduate degree a plus

Job description

Objective Partners in Chicago is seeking a Senior Vice President of FP&A to shape planning, measurement, and insights across the firm. This leader will bridge the finance function with senior leaders, guiding budgeting, forecasting, and board-ready reporting.

With 12+ years in FP&A and a proven record of building high-performing teams, you’ll drive strategic initiatives, financial modeling, and process improvements in a client-focused financial services environment.