Strategic Finance Manager: Forecasting & Analysis Lead

Follett Corporation; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Follett Corporation in Westchester, Illinois, is hiring a Manager of Finance to lead the finance team with advanced financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning. You will drive forecasting, strategic planning, and operating planning processes and partner with finance leadership to drive results on critical initiatives and new opportunities.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA/MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required.
• 5-7 years of equivalent work experience required.
• CPA/MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the overall forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development while providing insights into key business drivers and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
• Applies knowledge of the business to offer insights and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Performs financial modeling to support existing and new business initiatives/opportunities, resulting in better decision-making and improved overall performance.
• Performs data mining and other forms of research to identify trends and relationships that drive results.
• Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis, supporting the organization with ongoing enhancements.
• Drives outcomes by working with other business areas to problem-solve new issues.
• Trains and develops new team members on basic tasks, duties, and other skillsets.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

CPA/MBA Preferred

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Follett Corporation in Westchester, Illinois, is hiring a Manager of Finance to lead the finance team with advanced financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning. You will drive forecasting, strategic planning, and operating planning processes and partner with finance leadership to drive results on critical initiatives and new opportunities.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA/MBA preferred.