Strategic FP&A Analyst — Forecasting, BI & Growth

ADP, Inc.; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

FSAs

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smyth Companies is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join the finance team in Mundelein, IL. This full-time role emphasizes forward-looking financial modeling, dashboards, and strategic partnerships with leadership.

Responsibilities include management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, data analysis, and ERP/BI tooling adoption. A 2–5 year background in finance, with a relevant degree, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role; manufacturing industry a plus
• Must currently live in the Minneapolis, Minnesota or Chicago, Illinois greater metro area

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reporting, dashboards and executive-level presentations
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights
• Build and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow
• Improve forecasting accuracy through data-driven insights and customer input
• Analyze revenues from customer, products and end-markets perspectives
• Measure profitability and identify/track corrective actions
• Develop dynamic financial models for investments, new product initiatives, and scenarios
• Support capital allocation and M&A decisions
• Take ownership of internal management reporting structure
• Drive usage of BI tools (Power BI) and adoption with Sales, Operations, etc.
• Automate research and analysis using AI tools
• Assist with implementation of new ERP system
• Collaborate with Sales, HR, Operations, and other departments
• Align departmental goals with overall financial strategy

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Smyth Companies is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join the finance team in Mundelein, IL. This full-time role emphasizes forward-looking financial modeling, dashboards, and strategic partnerships with leadership.

Responsibilities include management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, data analysis, and ERP/BI tooling adoption. A 2–5 year background in finance, with a relevant degree, is required.