<p>Manager Financial Planning & Analysis role with professional services client - internal role</p><p>Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization</p><p><br></p><p><em>The client is located in Chicago and has a hybrid environment with a day or two onsite.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Manager Financial Planning & Analysis with strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the business while mentoring others and supporting the continued growth of our high-performing global organization.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Financial Planning and Analysis Responsibilities</u></em></p><ul><li>Analyze and interpret financial results, identify trends, and drive actionable insights to senior leadership.</li><li>Lead the development and execution of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with strategic initiatives.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert in financial systems, tools, and policy interpretation to ensure standardization and accuracy.</li><li>Advise senior FP& A and business leaders on risks, opportunities, and long-range financial planning.</li></ul><p><em><u>Reporting / Data Tracking Responsibilities:</u></em></p><ul><li>Oversee the creation of performance dashboards and reports that inform executive decision-making.</li><li>Lead the preparation of materials for executive reviews.</li><li>Provides ideas for improving business performance and recommends action plans.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes and data governance.</li></ul><p><em><u>Communications Responsibilities</u></em></p><ul><li>Foster strong partnerships with business leaders across multiple functions to enable financial and operational success.</li><li>Represent the Finance function in regional and national forums.</li><li>Mentor, guide, and develop analysts, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and accountability.</li><li>Identify and share best practices across regional Finance teams to ensure cohesion and excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keys for consideration -</p><ul><li>Proven ability to lead in fast-paced, matrixed environments.</li><li>Strong command of financial statements, performance metrics, and scenario modeling.</li><li>Strategic thinking combined with a bias toward action and innovation.</li><li>Ability to influence and inspire collaboration across levels.</li><li>Financial forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, professional service industry experience.</li><li>Passion for empowering others and cultivating a high-performance finance culture.</li><li>Demonstrated success in presenting financial data to executive leadership and making sound business recommendations.</li><li>7 plus years of experience - FP& A, finance, strategic operations.</li><li>Systems skills - Power BI, Workday, Adaptive Insights</li></ul><p>The client offers benefits to include - insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday pay and more </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p>• 7 years of progressive experience - professional services industry ideal. </p><p>• Expertise in financial modeling, analysis, and annual budget processes.</p><p>• Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Workday Adaptive Insights is highly beneficial.</p><p>• Demonstrated ability to present financial data effectively to executive leadership and provide sound recommendations.</p><p>• Proven track record of success in fast-paced, matrixed environments.</p><p>• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to innovation and collaboration.</p>

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