Strategic Finance Manager: FP&A, Forecasting & Insights

Miller Cooper; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO & Sick Time

Job summary

Destination Knitting, a Wool & Company brand, is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to drive profitable growth. You will partner with executives and department heads to turn data into actionable insights and to strengthen cash flow.

You will build sophisticated financial models, oversee close processes, and support pricing, supply chain costing, and strategic initiatives with clear metrics and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or a related financial role.
• Experience leading FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, financial reporting, variance analysis, cash flow planning, scenario planning, and business projections.
• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting tools and BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts, long-range financial projections, and dynamic planning models that support business growth and decision-making. Will manage the accounting team.
• Develop integrated financial models, forecasting tools, scenario analyses, and projections to support strategic planning, capital allocation decisions, business decisions, and company initiatives.
• Own the development and continuous improvement of forecasting methodologies, driver-based planning models, and predictive analyses to improve visibility into future performance.
• Analyze financial and operating performance, including results against budget, forecast, and projections, and provide actionable recommendations to improve revenue, EBITA, profitability, and efficiency.
• Actively monitor and project cash flow, working capital, liquidity, and overall financial performance to support a strong financial position.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including KPIs, variance analysis, and management commentary.
• Partner with department leaders to establish budgets, evaluate spending, and improve accountability for financial results.
• Create clear financial metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools that support company strategies and decision-making.
• Maintain product costing structures and complete supply chain, inventory, vendor, freight, and margin analyses to identify pricing, sourcing, and profitability opportunities.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities in partnership with the accounting team.
• Assist with audits, tax reporting, and compliance requirements as needed.
• Take a hands-on role in identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, reporting accuracy, supply chain visibility, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash flow

Accounting

Excel

QuickBooks Online

CPA MBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Destination Knitting, a Wool & Company brand, is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to drive profitable growth. You will partner with executives and department heads to turn data into actionable insights and to strengthen cash flow.

You will build sophisticated financial models, oversee close processes, and support pricing, supply chain costing, and strategic initiatives with clear metrics and dashboards.