Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (Burr Ridge)
Accel Entertainment, Willowbrook, Illinois, United States, 60527
SUMMARY
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis across the organization. This high-impact role will partner with senior leadership to support data-driven decision making, enhance financial visibility, and guide Accel’s financial trajectory in alignment with its strategic goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. Partner with business unit leaders to develop financial models and provide analytical support for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational improvements. Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports and dashboards highlighting performance, trends, and key variances vs. plan. Develop and maintain dynamic models for scenario planning, revenue forecasting, and margin analysis. Provide financial analysis for M&A opportunities, new market entries, or expansion efforts. Support quarterly earnings and board reporting by synthesizing financial and operational insights. Drive continuous improvement of FP&A tools, processes, and systems; evaluate automation opportunities and implement best practices. Mentor and develop junior FP&A team members, fostering analytical rigor and business partnership.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus. 10+ years of progressive experience in global FP&A, investment banking, or corporate finance; experience in gaming, entertainment, or route-based industries a strong plus. 3+ years in a Director level leadership position. 3+ years of experience working at a Fortune 500 or S&P 500 company Expert-level Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, or similar), and planning platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive, or similar) preferred. Proven ability to distill complex financial data into clear narratives for senior leadership. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Ability to work from our Burr Ridge, IL office 4 days/week.
BENEFITS PTO / Wellness Days / Floating Holidays Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Life / AD&D / Hospital Indemnity / Critical Illness / Accident Insurance STD / LTD Legal / ID Theft Insurance FSA (Health Care, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose) / HSA Traditional and Roth 401(k)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. Partner with business unit leaders to develop financial models and provide analytical support for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational improvements. Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports and dashboards highlighting performance, trends, and key variances vs. plan. Develop and maintain dynamic models for scenario planning, revenue forecasting, and margin analysis. Provide financial analysis for M&A opportunities, new market entries, or expansion efforts. Support quarterly earnings and board reporting by synthesizing financial and operational insights. Drive continuous improvement of FP&A tools, processes, and systems; evaluate automation opportunities and implement best practices. Mentor and develop junior FP&A team members, fostering analytical rigor and business partnership.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus. 10+ years of progressive experience in global FP&A, investment banking, or corporate finance; experience in gaming, entertainment, or route-based industries a strong plus. 3+ years in a Director level leadership position. 3+ years of experience working at a Fortune 500 or S&P 500 company Expert-level Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, or similar), and planning platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive, or similar) preferred. Proven ability to distill complex financial data into clear narratives for senior leadership. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Ability to work from our Burr Ridge, IL office 4 days/week.
BENEFITS PTO / Wellness Days / Floating Holidays Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Life / AD&D / Hospital Indemnity / Critical Illness / Accident Insurance STD / LTD Legal / ID Theft Insurance FSA (Health Care, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose) / HSA Traditional and Roth 401(k)