Strategic Financial Planning Manager

4 days ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Michael Page Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team at Michael Page. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for developing and managing the company's financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage the company's financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
  • Collaborate with department heads and senior management to establish financial goals, objectives, and strategies.
  • Prepare and present financial reports, variance analysis, and financial forecasts to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, identify trends, and assess business performance.
  • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), financial metrics, and operational data to provide insights into business performance.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities, capital expenditures, and potential business initiatives to assess their financial impact and viability.
  • Prepare and distribute regular management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations to communicate financial performance, trends, and insights.
  • Monitor and analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
  • Develop and maintain financial models and analytical tools to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
  • Provide financial support and analysis for strategic initiatives, business planning, and decision-making processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate business opportunities, assess risks, and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Participate in strategic planning sessions, investment reviews, and business performance reviews to drive continuous improvement and value creation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize financial planning and analysis activities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting (MBA is a plus)
  • 5+ years of experience in Finance
  • Previous FP&A work required
  • Reporting system experience (SAP, Oracle, PowerBI, etc.)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience interacting with senior leadership

What We Offer:

  • Above market compensation
  • Strong benefits (401k match, medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, etc.)
  • Highly visible role, work directly with the CFO, CEO, and VP of Finance
  • Gain global exposure from a leading, growing company in their niche
  • Long term career progression - this role is newly open due to growth


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