Head of FP&A
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
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About the Role
Greater Chicago, IL Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Head of FP&A to join their team. The successful candidate will be a key strategic partner to the CFO, leading the FP&A function and supporting executive and board-level reporting. This role is pivotal in owning the annual budgeting process, developing long-range and strategic planning capabilities, and leading the AOP process with a focus on financial modeling, scenario planning, and executive presentation. The Head of FP&A will also be responsible for maintaining rolling forecasts, developing KPI frameworks, and leading monthly business reviews. A strong background in financial analysis, including price/volume/mix and pricing analysis, is essential, as is the ability to partner cross-functionally to evaluate the financial impact of key initiatives. Applicants for the Head of FP&A position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with a preference for those with experience in a larger manufacturing organization. A driven, growth-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in data tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, and ERP systems are required. Experience in a private equity-backed company and exposure to M&A evaluations are also preferred. The role demands a candidate with strong financial modeling capabilities, the ability to drive FP&A process improvements, and a proven track record in budgeting and forecasting. The company values a candidate who is adept at building and maintaining real-time business insights through tools like Power BI dashboards and is committed to ensuring the integrity and consistency of financial data across reporting systems.
Functions:
- Finance
About the Company
Stable, fast-growing organization with long-term upside
Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed