Sr. Manager, Operations Financial Planning & Analysis

Life Fitness; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, headquartered near Chicago, seeks a Sr. Manager of Operations FP&A to partner with Global Supply Chain leadership.

You will lead planning, forecasting and analysis across procurement, installation, transportation logistics and service, translating complex data into actionable financial strategies that reduce costs and boost efficiency. Based at our Rosemont, IL HQ with hybrid in-office days, you will build self-service dashboards, support monthly close, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field; MBA, CPA or CMA is a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, FP&A; experience supporting supply chain, logistics, manufacturing or operations is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring or developing team members, and partnering directly with senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills, plus hands-on experience with ERP and planning systems (Oracle or similar) and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong financial planning and analysis experience, with the ability to support global supply chain, logistics, Service and operations leaders.
• Ability to translate financial results and operational data into clear, actionable insights for business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting and analysis across the global supply chain network, including procurement, installation, transportation logistics and Service.
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to generate insights and drive business decisions.
• Translate complex logistics and operations data into actionable financial strategies that optimize total landed costs and improve network efficiency.
• Provide finance support for monthly close analytics, deck preparation and executive-level commentary for total operations reporting.
• Forecast domestic freight and collaborate with international supply chain managers to optimize freight and installation by region and country.

Skills

FP&A

Forecasting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Related

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we are committed to empowering the world to work out and creating healthier lives together. Our teams partner with customers globally to deliver innovative, high-performance and reliable workout experiences wherever and whenever people work out. We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Operations Financial Planning & Analysis to serve as the primary financial partner to our Supply Chain leadership team. In this role, you will lead financial planning, forecasting and analysis across the global supply chain network, including procurement, installation, transportation logistics and Service. You will translate complex logistics data into actionable financial strategies that optimize total landed costs, strengthen network efficiency and help leaders make confident business decisions. This is a hybrid position based out of our Global HQ in Rosemont, IL - M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days** #LI-Hybrid

As our Sr. Manager, Operations Financial Planning & Analysis, you will:

• Lead financial planning, forecasting and analysis across the global supply chain network, including procurement, installation, transportation logistics and Service.
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership, including global operations leaders and global supply chain teams, to generate insights and drive business decisions.
• Translate complex logistics and operations data into actionable financial strategies that optimize total landed costs and improve network efficiency.
• Provide finance support for monthly close analytics, deck preparation and executive-level commentary for total operations reporting.
• Forecast domestic freight lines and collaborate with international supply chain managers to optimize freight and installation by region and country.
• Support planning and analysis across key areas including outbound freight, installation, Service sales and supply chain, warranty and extended service contracts, global PPV, inbound freight, inventory adjustments, scrap and other COGS.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness through ad hoc analysis, strategic cost-benefit analysis and Finance transformation projects.
• Partner with IT and Accounting to help integrate Service processes and reduce manual workstreams.
• Use AI tools, including Claude, to drive efficiency in processes and planning inputs.
• Build and improve self-service financial dashboards that empower logistics managers to make cost-conscious daily decisions.

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Sr. Manager, Operations Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field; MBA, CPA or CMA is a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant time in FP&A; experience supporting supply chain, logistics, manufacturing or operations is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring or developing team members, and partnering directly with senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills, plus hands-on experience with ERP and planning systems (Oracle or similar) and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong financial planning and analysis experience, with the ability to support global supply chain, logistics, Service and operations leaders.
• Experience with forecasting, monthly close analytics, P&L support, cost-benefit analysis and operational performance reporting.
• Ability to translate financial results and operational data into clear, actionable insights for business leaders.
• A proactive, independent working style with the ability to think ahead, identify risks and move work forward.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
• A results-oriented mindset, with the willingness to work through barriers and get the job done.
• Ability to identify structural cost-out opportunities across the network and support annual productivity targets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to make complex financial information clear, useful and decision-ready.
• Curiosity and openness to using technology and AI to improve planning, reporting and decision-making processes.

What success looks like:

• Improved forecast accuracy across volatile supply chain expense lines.
• Meaningful cost savings through structural cost-out opportunities across the network.
• Stronger self-service reporting and financial dashboards that help operations leaders make faster, better decisions.
• Clear, executive-ready commentary that connects operational performance to financial outcomes.

Why join us?

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, you will help support a global business built on purposeful innovation, teamwork, perseverance and a commitment to healthier lives. We create workout experiences inspired by human movement, engineered for performance and designed to help our customers raise their game. If you are a finance leader who can connect data, operations and strategy, and you are energized by helping teams make better decisions.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength,we think customer first,play as one team, andraise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities.

We persevere and get it done: We out-work, out-match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well-being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world—together.

The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $109,400 - $153,800 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to:

• a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• parental, medical and military leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• company paid short-term disability
• optional long-term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• hospital indemnity
• identity protection
• legal services
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been inspiring the world to work out for more than 55 years. Every day, exercisers in more than 150 countries log in 1+ million workouts on the company’s connected fitness equipment – proving daily that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is the world’s workout partner of choice. By seamlessly bringing innovative, high-performance and reliable equipment, wherever and whenever they work out, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength aims to inspire healthier lives. Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois, the company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment through its iconic Life Fitness and Hammer Strength brands. Life Fitnessis synonymous with innovation and quality in the cardio and strength training arena. The company’s cutting‑edge equipment is designed to inspire and motivate, helping exercisers achieve their fitness goals with ease and efficiency. Hammer Strengthstands as a testament to raw power and durability. Renowned for its line of plate‑loaded equipment, we dominate the strength training category with machines that are built to withstand the most intense workouts, trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. By integrating the best of both brands, the company provides comprehensive workout solutions for commercial and consumer customers. For more information, visit www.lifefitness.com.

Our values drive how we work, grow, and win—together: We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience. We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together. We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, not follow—pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out-work, out-match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well‑being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world—together.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of fitness.