Finance Transformation Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to support a wholesale distribution organization near Oak Brook, Illinois as it strengthens financial reporting, analytics, and intelligent process design across a growing business portfolio. This Long-term Contract position will work closely with finance and operational leaders to turn complex data into practical insights, improve reporting consistency, and introduce modern tools that elevate decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of finance expertise, business intelligence capability, and hands-on experience applying AI solutions to real business workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Review current finance and operational reporting practices across multiple business units and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, visibility, and scalability.

• Build unified reporting structures and leadership dashboards that provide a clear view of revenue, margin performance, profitability, working capital, and key operating measures.

• Produce executive-ready reporting materials that help senior stakeholders evaluate business performance and prioritize actions.

• Streamline recurring reporting activities by creating automated processes that reduce manual effort and improve timeliness.

• Identify finance and business functions that can benefit from AI-enabled solutions and implement practical workflows that enhance efficiency and support better decisions.

• Develop reusable prompt frameworks and user-friendly guidance so finance teams can apply generative AI tools effectively in day-to-day work.

• Combine and standardize data from finance and operational systems to create a dependable foundation for analytics and reporting.

• Deliver diagnostic and forward-looking analysis that helps leaders understand performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define reporting standards, strengthen data governance, and recommend scalable solutions that support continued growth and acquisition integration.

Required

• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, finance transformation, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting CFOs, finance organizations, or private-equity-backed companies.
• Strong expertise in:
• Power BI
• SQL
• Tableau or similar BI platforms
• Advanced Excel
• Data visualization
• Reporting automation
• Proven experience leveraging AI tools in business environments.
• Experience designing AI-assisted workflows and process automation solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to finance and operational stakeholders.
• Strong project-based consulting experience.

Preferred

• Experience within food manufacturing, food processing, distribution, supply chain, or multi-site operating environments.
• Experience supporting acquisition integration initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $65/hour to $70/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit reboerthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.