Finance Lead | Darien, IL

• Hybrid schedule (1 day remote)
• Opportunity to lead the FP&A function and make a direct impact

About Our Client

I'm currently partnered with the CFO of a multi-million-dollar manufacturing organization located near Darien, Illinois, who is looking to add a Head of FP&A in a newly created role to help build and scale the FP&A function.


This individual will serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO, leading FP&A across the organization and supporting executive and board-level reporting. They will own the annual budgeting process (AOP) and be responsible for developing and enhancing long-range and strategic planning capabilities, which are currently limited within the organization.

Job Description

• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) process end-to-end, including financial modeling, scenario planning, and executive presentation of full financial statements in partnership with business leaders.
• Own the long-range strategic plan (3-5 years) and maintain rolling forecasts tied to key business drivers and operational metrics.
• Develop KPI frameworks and management reporting to monitor performance across multiple dimensions (entity, site, product, SKU, etc.).
• Lead monthly business reviews (MBRs), including preparation of materials and executive-level presentation.
• Perform price/volume/mix and pricing analysis to identify revenue and margin drivers and support commercial strategy.
• Partner cross-functionally (sales, marketing, operations, product) to evaluate financial impact of key initiatives and investment decisions.
• Deliver in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making, capital allocation, cost optimization, and growth opportunities, including M&A support as needed.
• Drive FP&A process improvements, including automation, scenario modeling, and enhanced forecasting tools.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time business insights.
• Ensure integrity of financial data and improve consistency across reporting systems and outputs.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Manufacturing industry experience (larger organization preferred)
• Driven, growth-oriented mindset with a willingness to work hard and learn quickly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting (either owning the full process or serving as a strong #2 contributor)
• Proficiency with data tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, ERP systems, etc.)
• Private equity-backed company experience preferred
• Exposure to M&A evaluations and deal processes preferred
• Strong financial modeling capabilities preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus eligibility
• Hybrid schedule (1 day remote)
• Comprehensive and strong benefits package
• Stable, fast-growing organization with long-term upside
• Opportunity to lead the FP&A function and make a direct impact
• Strong internal mobility with clear paths for advancement
• High visibility and direct exposure to senior leadership
• Collaborative, positive team culture