FP&A Manager - Hybrid - Downtown Chicago

I'm currently partnered with a global advisory firm located in downtown Chicago. The organization provides leadership advisory services to top-tier clients, focusing on areas such as executive search, culture shaping, leadership development, and on-demand talent solutions. As they continue to scale, they're looking to bring on an FP&A Manager to support continued growth and strategic initiatives.

This role is pivotal in driving financial strategy and performance. The FP&A Manager will work closely with senior leadership to deliver business insights, shape financial planning processes, and support high-impact decision-making through detailed analysis and reporting. There's strong exposure to Board and executive-level reporting, with the opportunity to influence both the income statement and balance sheet through strategic recommendations.

Client Details

I'm currently partnered with a global advisory firm located in downtown Chicago. The organization provides leadership advisory services to top-tier clients, focusing on areas such as executive search, culture shaping, leadership development, and on-demand talent solutions. As they continue to scale, they're looking to bring on an FP&A Manager to support continued growth and strategic initiatives.

This role is pivotal in driving financial strategy and performance. The FP&A Manager will work closely with senior leadership to deliver business insights, shape financial planning processes, and support high-impact decision-making through detailed analysis and reporting. There's strong exposure to Board and executive-level reporting, with the opportunity to influence both the income statement and balance sheet through strategic recommendations.

Description

FP&A Manager Responsibilities:

• Drive company-wide forecasting efforts, delivering actionable insights and scenario planning to guide strategic decisions across business units.
• Partner with department heads to understand financial drivers and identify areas for improved efficiency and ROI.
• Build, enhance, and maintain dynamic financial models to support annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Deliver strategic financial recommendations to support investments, capital allocation, and business development decisions.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights through dashboards, presentations, and reports for executive leadership and the Board.
• Conduct KPI and trend analysis to monitor performance and guide short- and long-term decision-making.
• Contribute to shaping planning processes by aligning them with company-wide initiatives and priorities.
• Support a collaborative team environment, helping to train and develop analysts within the FP&A function.
• Promote continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and analysis tools across the organization.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in financial planning & analysis, with a track record of increasing responsibility
• 1+ years in a leadership or team management capacity
• Strong background in financial modeling and proficiency with planning tools
• Demonstrated ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and other core financial processes
• Exceptional communication skills - able to distill complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership

Job Offer

• Hybrid setup - only 2-3 days a week in the office
• Competitive compensation with a generous bonus plan
• Robust benefits package, including unlimited PTO
• High-growth, well-established organization with long-term stability
• Direct exposure to senior leadership, reporting into the CFO
• High-impact, visible role with room to grow and expand your career
• Supportive, team-first culture with a collaborative, upbeat environment

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