FP&A Manager

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Category: Financial Services


About the Opportunity

Our client is a nationally recognized financial services organization experiencing sustained growth through strategic expansion, operational investment, and continued innovation. As the company scales its finance organization, it is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning initiatives and provide strategic decision support to executive leadership.

This role will serve as a key business partner across multiple departments, helping translate financial data into actionable insights that drive business performance. The organization values analytical thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where finance professionals have a meaningful voice in strategic planning.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance leader who enjoys influencing business decisions, building forecasting models, and working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with significant visibility to senior leadership.


Highlights of the Role & Company

  • Established and financially strong organization
  • Continued national growth and investment
  • High visibility with executive leadership
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking finance team
  • Strategic role supporting business performance
  • Competitive compensation and annual bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Strong commitment to employee development
  • Clear opportunities for career advancement

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
  • Develop long-range financial planning models
  • Analyze monthly financial performance and key business metrics
  • Prepare executive-level financial reporting and presentations
  • Partner with department leaders on budgeting and strategic planning
  • Identify trends, risks, and business opportunities through financial analysis
  • Build and maintain complex financial models
  • Support capital planning and investment analysis
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency
  • Assist with board and leadership reporting packages
  • Monitor key performance indicators and financial benchmarks
  • Mentor and develop junior finance team members
  • Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 6+ years of FP&A or corporate finance experience
  • Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Experience with ERP and financial planning systems
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Experience partnering with operational leadership
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong business acumen
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • High attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or Master’s degree
  • CPA or CFA designation
  • Experience within financial services
  • Power BI or Tableau experience
  • Experience leading budgeting for multi-entity organizations
  • Exposure to mergers and acquisitions analysis

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Professional development assistance
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Career advancement opportunities

About Black Diamond Search

Black Diamond Search partners with organizations across Commercial Banking, Financial Services, Investment Banking, Construction, and Corporate Finance. Many of the opportunities we represent are confidential and are not publicly advertised. Even if this position is not the perfect fit, we encourage you to apply so we can keep you informed of future opportunities that align with your background, experience, and career goals.

Job Category: Financial Services
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Chicago IL

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