Strategic Finance Manager: FP&A, M&A, Hybrid/Remote

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Finance Manager for a Hybrid/Remote role based in Chicago. You will partner with the C-suite to drive budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and M&A support, translating data into actionable insights and board-ready materials.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in finance or related field and 3–5+ years in corporate finance or FP&A, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and experience building executive presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5+ years in corporate finance, FP&A, or related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint with strong financial modeling.
• Experience building executive presentations and board materials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning across multiple operating companies.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with C-suite executives and business leaders to analyze revenue drivers, operating expenses, capital deployment, headcount planning, and profitability trends.
• Produce executive-level management reporting, KPI dashboards, and board presentations that provide actionable business insights.
• Deliver data-driven recommendations that improve business performance and support long-term value creation.
• Enhance FP&A processes, reporting frameworks, analytics, and financial planning tools to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and executive leadership teams to drive strategic initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Executive presentations

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking a Finance Manager for a Hybrid/Remote role based in Chicago. You will partner with the C-suite to drive budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and M&A support, translating data into actionable insights and board-ready materials.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in finance or related field and 3–5+ years in corporate finance or FP&A, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and experience building executive presentations.