Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
LHH, Downers Grove, IL, United States
We are supporting a mid-sized, publicly traded manufacturing company in the western suburbs of Chicago on a Director of Corporate FP&A search. This role is open due to internal promotion and will lead global consolidated budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, oversee capital planning, and provide analytics that support executive leadership and public company reporting. The position will also have indirect finance oversight of business unit Controllers from a functional standpoint and manage a small corporate FP&A team, while remaining hands‑on with analysis and financial modeling.
The company is a stable, well‑run organization with a long history, strong leadership tenure, and an overall strong quality‑of‑life culture. The role follows a hybrid schedule and includes limited travel to business units.
Key Responsibilities
Lead global consolidated budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
Own corporate FP&A reporting that supports executive leadership and public filings
Support capital planning, investment analysis, and enterprise‑wide financial modeling
Partner with business unit finance leaders and provide functional oversight to Controllers
Manage and develop a lean corporate FP&A team
Deliver clear, executive‑level financial insights and recommendations
Build and maintain robust three‑statement financial models
What someone will bring
8+ years of progressive finance experience
Corporate FP&A experience within mid‑large organization
Advanced three‑statement financial modeling capability
Manufacturing industry experience required
Understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing cost structures preferred
Proven people manager who is also willing to operate in the details
Strong executive presence with the ability to present to and influence senior leadership
CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required
Why This Opportunity
Exposure to the complexity of a publicly traded company within a more agile, mid‑size environment
High visibility and direct interaction with the C‑suite and senior business leaders
Strong track record of internal promotion and leadership development
Broad exposure across corporate, operations, and business unit finance
Sustainable pace and strong quality of life relative to typical public company roles
Location: Western suburbs of Chicago
Travel: Approximately 10–20 percent depending on time of year and business needs
Compensation
Base salary range: $170,000 – $215,000
Annual bonus: 25% target
Long‑term incentive: 25% target
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Strong 401(k) match
3‑4 weeks PTO and paid sick leave
Compliance Statement Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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The company is a stable, well‑run organization with a long history, strong leadership tenure, and an overall strong quality‑of‑life culture. The role follows a hybrid schedule and includes limited travel to business units.
Key Responsibilities
Lead global consolidated budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
Own corporate FP&A reporting that supports executive leadership and public filings
Support capital planning, investment analysis, and enterprise‑wide financial modeling
Partner with business unit finance leaders and provide functional oversight to Controllers
Manage and develop a lean corporate FP&A team
Deliver clear, executive‑level financial insights and recommendations
Build and maintain robust three‑statement financial models
What someone will bring
8+ years of progressive finance experience
Corporate FP&A experience within mid‑large organization
Advanced three‑statement financial modeling capability
Manufacturing industry experience required
Understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing cost structures preferred
Proven people manager who is also willing to operate in the details
Strong executive presence with the ability to present to and influence senior leadership
CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required
Why This Opportunity
Exposure to the complexity of a publicly traded company within a more agile, mid‑size environment
High visibility and direct interaction with the C‑suite and senior business leaders
Strong track record of internal promotion and leadership development
Broad exposure across corporate, operations, and business unit finance
Sustainable pace and strong quality of life relative to typical public company roles
Location: Western suburbs of Chicago
Travel: Approximately 10–20 percent depending on time of year and business needs
Compensation
Base salary range: $170,000 – $215,000
Annual bonus: 25% target
Long‑term incentive: 25% target
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Strong 401(k) match
3‑4 weeks PTO and paid sick leave
Compliance Statement Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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