Strategic FP&A Manager for Tech & Operations

Associated Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off to volunteer

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Associated Bank’s Finance Manager role in Chicago partners with Operations and Technology to deliver strategic financial planning, forecasting, and profitability analysis. You will lead a team of analysts, shape business cases, and guide investment decisions across enterprise initiatives.

The position offers exposure to enterprise-wide projects, leadership growth, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics, Accounting, or a related field or equivalent amount of education and experience.
• 7+ years of financial analysis, FP&A, or banking experience
• Experience providing financial analysis and decision support to business leaders
• Leadership experience managing direct reports and developing team members

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, strategic guidance, and decision support for Operations and Technology initiatives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability analysis for assigned business areas.
• Develop and evaluate business cases supporting technology investments and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leaders through clear and impactful presentations.
• Review and approve financial analyses, assumptions, forecasts, and recommendations prepared by the team.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting effectiveness, and financial planning processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals while managing priorities and performance.
• Ensure financial planning and analysis processes, controls, and documentation meet governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Job description

Associated Bank’s Finance Manager role in Chicago partners with Operations and Technology to deliver strategic financial planning, forecasting, and profitability analysis. You will lead a team of analysts, shape business cases, and guide investment decisions across enterprise initiatives.

The position offers exposure to enterprise-wide projects, leadership growth, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, inclusive culture.