Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
LHH, WorkFromHome, 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