Strategic Finance Partner - Commercial Growth (Chicago)

Archer; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO

Healthcare packages

401K + matching

Equity grants

Learning reimbursement

Job summary

Smartly in Chicago is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join the Commercial Finance/FP&A team. This role serves as a strategic partner to leadership, delivering data-driven analyses to drive growth and profitability.

The position requires 4–8 years in Commercial Finance/FP&A or related fields; SaaS or agency experience is desirable. You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, private equity, venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, public markets investing, or equity research.
• Advanced Excel and SQL skills with large data models.
• Strong communication skills to engage senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• SaaS or Agency experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to Leadership and department heads, delivering financial analyses with insights and recommendations.
• Track, analyse, and forecast KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead quarterly forecasting and budget planning with Leadership and department leaders.
• Support commercial decisions, including pricing, deal reviews, and investment cases, through robust financial modelling.
• Drive process improvements across forecasting, reporting, and business partnering activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Ops and Product teams.

Skills

Strategic finance

Financial modelling

Excel

SQL

P&L management

Tools

SQL

Job description

Smartly in Chicago is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join the Commercial Finance/FP&A team. This role serves as a strategic partner to leadership, delivering data-driven analyses to drive growth and profitability.

The position requires 4–8 years in Commercial Finance/FP&A or related fields; SaaS or agency experience is desirable. You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial outcomes.