Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Location: Niles, ILOur client is an innovative specialty manufacturing company, catering to a wide range of industries in consumer goods. They are private equity owned, financially stable, and growing.Position Summary:The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will lead the company's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support their growth strategy. Reporting to the CFO, this position will act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, delivering insightful analyses and actionable recommendations to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.Key Responsibilities:Financial Planning & Forecasting:Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals.Develop robust financial models to analyze revenue, costs, margins, and capital expenditures.Strategic Analysis & Reporting:Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting and insights to senior leadership.Analyze business performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.Partner with operational teams to track and optimize financial performance by segment or project.M&A Support:Conduct financial due diligence, including assessing the target company's financial performance, synergies, and risks.Develop pro forma financial statements and integration plans to support deal valuation and execution.Assist in post-acquisition integration efforts, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial objectives.Decision Support:Provide financial insights to support key business decisions, including pricing strategies, capital investments, and growth initiatives.Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to assess financial impact.Process Improvement:Streamline and enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Drive the implementation of financial planning software and systems to support scalability.Leadership & Collaboration:Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals to deliver high-quality outputs and continuous development.Act as a trusted advisor and partner to cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration across departments.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.8+ years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in a manufacturing or packaging environment.Public accountingM&A consulting experience a plus.Strong analytical skills with demonstrated success in financial modeling and data-driven decision-making.Expertise in ERP systems and financial planning tools (QlikView a plus)Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.Proven leadership and team management abilities, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.Experience in process improvement, automation, and system implementation a plus.

Created: 2025-02-21