FP&A Manager - Global Manufacturer - Chicago Heights, IL

I'm partnered with the CFO at a multi-million dollar leader in their space located near Chicago Heights, IL (2 days remote). Our client is an industry and global leader in their space, and are now seeking to bring on a FP&A Manager to join the growing team!

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Finance, this is a highly visible role where you will partner with senior leaders and the corporate entity to help make process improvements within the finance team at this growing business unit. As the FP&A Manager, you will be overseeing the day-to-day finance function, while managing a team.

Client Details

I'm partnered with the CFO at a multi-million dollar leader in their space located near Chicago Heights, IL (2 days remote). Our client is an industry and global leader in their space, and are now seeking to bring on a FP&A Manager to join the growing team!

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Finance, this is a highly visible role where you will partner with senior leaders and the corporate entity to help make process improvements within the finance team at this growing business unit. As the FP&A Manager, you will be overseeing the day-to-day finance function, while managing a team.

Description

FP&A Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and management of the annual budget, working closely with department leaders to ensure alignment with overall business goals.
• Conduct financial analysis to uncover key business drivers and performance metrics, offering actionable insights.
• Provide detailed monthly commentary and analysis for company reporting packages.
• Assist in sales and profit forecasting by evaluating category trends, customer dynamics, and key growth initiatives to support business planning and prioritization.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and strategies to enhance earnings, collaborating with senior leadership to drive financial improvements.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting packages on a weekly, periodic, and quarterly basis, focusing on customer and SKU profitability.
• Deliver trended reports and insights to optimize freight, product mix, pricing, and other revenue or non-operational costs.
• Conduct profitability analysis for customers, individual items, and new initiatives.
• Perform in-depth analysis of financial and competitive results, including P&L performance, variance analysis (Price, Volume, Mix), and sales trends.
• Build short- and long-term financial forecast models for income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Support strategic planning and business case analysis as needed to aid in decision-making.

Profile

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Manufacturing (or relevant) industry experience
• Extensive experience in FP&A required
• Forecasting & budgeting experience
• Management experience nice to have
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent teamwork and relationship building
• Ability to work with a diverse team across various geographies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, strong sense of urgency, and ownership

Job Offer

• Above market base compensation structure
• Lucrative bonus potential
• Flexible working schedule - 3 days onsite, 2 days work from home
• Benefits on Day 1, Medical/Dental/Vision
• Great PTO and work-life balance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Benefits: STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• Ample room for career progression as the company likes to promote internally
• Awesome culture
• Highly visible role, ability to make an immediate impact
• Fast growing company

Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!

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