Our client is hiring a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis in Chicago, IL. This is a direct hire opportunity in a hybrid work environment, ideal for an experienced FP&A leader who can drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while partnering closely with executive leadership and operational stakeholders. In this role, you will translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that support financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and growth in a mission-driven setting.
What's the job?
- Lead the annual operating budget and long-range financial planning processes in collaboration with department leaders and executive management
- Develop and maintain financial projections and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decisions
- Oversee monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance reviews against budget, forecast, and prior-year results
- Analyze revenue, operating expenses, labor costs, staffing trends, and other key financial drivers
- Identify financial risks, emerging trends, and opportunities to improve financial performance
- Develop executive-level presentations and dashboards that communicate key findings, risks, and recommendations
- Establish and monitor KPIs that connect financial performance with operational outcomes
- Partner with accounting to ensure financial reporting integrity, consistency, and alignment between actual results and management reporting
- Maintain financial reporting systems (Workday) and implement new systems as required, including designing reports and rolling them out to managers
- Establish standardized financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes across departments or business units
- Manage and develop a small team of financial analysts
What's needed?
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, healthcare finance, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial planning, reporting, or enterprise systems
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across functions
- Ability to lead and manage the work of others
- Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning preferred
Key Details
- Compensation: $140,000–$155,000
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Work Model: Hybrid
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.