FP&A Manager | Financial Services Firm | Oak Brook, IL

The role is an integral part of the financial services, team focused on overseeing the build out and implementation an FP&A tool to improve planning processes. Outside of this project, the opportunity within this team allows for rapid growth to the next level.

Client Details

Our client is a global financial services firm, with strong ties to the Chicagoland market over the last 20 years. The team prides themselves on creating opportunities tailored towards their employees career aspirations, while also providing white glove service to their clients.

Description

• Lead and mentor a team of four financial analysts, fostering their professional development.
• Act as the functional lead for FP&A tool implementation, partnering with consultants on system design, testing, and deployment.
• Provide insights on end-user needs and business processes to guide the design phase.
• Take ownership of the system's functionality, serving as the business process owner for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Review system designs, identify potential gaps or issues, and collaborate with the technical team on necessary customizations.
• Conduct thorough system testing to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Train end-users on system capabilities to ensure smooth adoption and effective utilization.
• Work independently while maintaining transparent communication with the team, offering updates and resolving issues promptly.
• Support vendor selection and integration efforts, focusing on tools such as OneStream or Hyperion.
  

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, MBA preferred
• 6 years of FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Experience managing a team
• Experience designing and implementing an FP&A tool is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter and driven
• Flexibility to work from home, with travel to the office a few days a week

Job Offer

• 25% bonus potential, which has paid in full the last five years
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Ability to work from home a few days a week
  

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