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Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis – FP&a
| Company | Heidrick & Struggles |
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| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $115000 – $130000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field of study.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or a related function.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Demonstrated track record of results developing financial models to identify insights and enable key financial decision making.
- Demonstrated track record of process improvement within a Finance organization.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership with a data-based approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and implementation of the company’s financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term planning.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial plans with strategic business goals and initiatives.
- Provide insightful analysis of financial performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), and trends to support decision-making.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior leaders and the Board of Directors.
- Develop and maintain extensive financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Work closely with business units to understand drivers of financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead the development and management of financial forecasting in Anaplan, and reporting to firm management, operational leadership and other business partners.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations for strategic initiatives, investments, and business development opportunities.
- Support the evaluation of capital allocation decisions and return on investment analysis.
- Contribute to a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and contribute to the overall success of the finance function.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA and/or CPA.
- Previous Management experience within Finance
- Experience and expertise using Anaplan for forecasting and budgeting.
- Proven experience in corporate strategy and development.
- Knowledge of Power BI or similar business analytics tool used in conjunction with data warehouse environment.
- Track record of success of proactive problem-solving and mentoring for professional development.
