Strategic FP&A Manager: Growth, Margin & Insights (Hybrid)

RSM US LLP; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an FP&A Manager to partner with business leaders, drive budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis for our Tax Line of Business. You will translate data into strategic recommendations and support responsible growth across service lines.

Ideal candidates have 6–9+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, strong Excel, and experience with planning systems like Adaptive Planning. The role blends analytics with business partnership in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 6-9+ years FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Experience in a professional services, consulting, or labor-based business model strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of revenue drivers, utilization metrics, and margin management.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning) preferred.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear executive-level insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual planning, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook processes for assigned business units.
• Translate revenue drivers (market demand, headcount, productivity, pricing) into financial models.
• Ensure cost growth is aligned with revenue growth and margin targets.
• Support operating income and margin improvement initiatives.
• Analyze monthly results, including revenue, project margin, utilization, headcount, and operating expenses.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities; provide actionable recommendations.
• Perform variance analysis with root-cause and forward-looking implications.
• Develop KPI frameworks that connect operational performance to financial outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders to support decision-making around hiring, pricing, investments, and cost management.
• Provide insight on headcount planning, offshore leverage, and cost structure optimization.
• Support investment analysis and ROI evaluation for strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance financial models and reporting tools (e.g., Adaptive or similar planning systems).
• Improve reporting clarity and standardization across geographies and service lines.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reliability of financial data.

Skills

FP&A

Corporate Finance

Revenue drivers

Excel skills

Planning systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting/Finance major preferred

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking an FP&A Manager to partner with business leaders, drive budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis for our Tax Line of Business. You will translate data into strategic recommendations and support responsible growth across service lines.

Ideal candidates have 6–9+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, strong Excel, and experience with planning systems like Adaptive Planning. The role blends analytics with business partnership in a hybrid environment.