Strategic FP&A Leader | AI-Powered Finance | PE-Backed

Hoxton Circle

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Hoxton Circle is seeking a Director of FP&A and Strategic Finance in the Chicago area (hybrid). You will be the CFO's right hand for planning, forecasting, and strategic insights, uniting financial and operational data to drive performance and decision-making.

Lead AI-enabled analyses and build the FP&A function as the business grows. You will own the annual plan, quarterly forecasts, board and lender reporting, and partner with private equity stakeholders to optimize value creation across

Qualifications

Requires progressive finance experience with FP&A or strategic finance.
Experience in PE-backed companies is preferred.
Hands-on use of AI, automation, analytics or BI in finance with demonstrable impact.
Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills; experience with ERP/financial systems.
Confident presenting to senior executives, boards and investors.

Responsibilities

Own the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts and long-range plan.
Prepare reporting packages for board, PE sponsor and lenders and explain numbers.
Perform performance analysis with operations and commercial leaders (pricing, margin, cost).
Support acquisitions from diligence to integration and synergy tracking.
Build FP&A tools, data processes and apply AI to daily analysis.
Ensure data integrity and governance with CFO and Controller.