FP&A Director Manufacturing + M&A exp req, REMOTE - live in NE, Chicago
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Finance & Banking
Corporate Finance, Financial Manager
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req)
Location: REMOTE - must reside in the Metropolitan Northeastern U.S., Chicago, or Detroit
Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 + Annual Bonus (up to 20%) + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical
Hours:
M-F, 45-50 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Quarterly travel required; must live near a major airport
Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join their team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will support the company’s continued modernization initiatives and upcoming M&A activity. You will own the company’s reporting and analytics infrastructure, supporting departments with data-driven insights and financial analysis. This position requires a leader who is comfortable driving strategic initiatives while also engaging in day-to-day, hands-on FP&A work.
Senior consultants from public accounting or advisory firms are encouraged to apply
. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the C‑Suite, Board, and Private Equity partners and will have significant influence on the company’s long-term direction.
- Prepare and review monthly financial and operational reports
- Partner with leaders on strategic initiatives and projects
- Perform detailed financial analysis; deliver financial reports
- Identify trends; provide performance insights
- Enhance the company’s financial planning and business intelligence tools
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process with key stakeholders
- Develop presentations for the C‑Suite, Board, and Private Equity firm
- Work across departments to align financial plans with organizational goals
- Analyze market data and internal trends related to revenue, margin growth, and cost performance
- Support the M&A team
- Assist with integration and post‑acquisition monitoring
- Bachelor’s Degree is required
- 8+ years of finance experience, including 5+ years hands‑on FP&A experience, is required
- Manufacturing or industrial industry experience is required
- Proven ability to build and work with three‑statement financial models is required
- M&A exposure is required
- Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) & ERP is required
- Ability to travel quarterly and reside near a major airport required
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