Strategic FP&A Analyst - Forecasting & Growth

Smyth Companies LLC; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

PTO & paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Modern facility & technology

Job summary

Smyth Companies is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join our finance team in Mundelein, IL. This role emphasizes forward-looking financial modeling, data-driven insights, and cross-functional partnership to shape strategic growth.

You will build budgets, forecast performance, and deliver executive-level analyses to guide leadership decisions. A strong Excel/BI toolkit and ERP exposure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related quantitative field.
• 2–5 years of FP&A or similar experience; manufacturing background preferred.
• Residence in the Minneapolis, MN or Chicago, IL metro area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Translate financial results into actionable insights for leadership.
• Build and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
• Improve forecasting accuracy with data-driven insights and customer input.
• Analyze revenues by customer, product, and end-market perspectives.
• Measure profitability and track corrective actions (pricing, cost savings).
• Develop dynamic financial models for investments and strategic scenarios.
• Support capital allocation and potential M&A decisions.
• Own internal management reporting structure and drive BI adoption.
• Collaborate with Sales, HR, Operations and other departments.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Tableau

Job description

Smyth Companies is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join our finance team in Mundelein, IL. This role emphasizes forward-looking financial modeling, data-driven insights, and cross-functional partnership to shape strategic growth.

You will build budgets, forecast performance, and deliver executive-level analyses to guide leadership decisions. A strong Excel/BI toolkit and ERP exposure are essential for success.