Financial Planning Consultant

Hybrid up to 3 Days Onsite Full time Chicago Illinois United States Consulting On Demand Talent About This Role We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Consultant to support strategic finance initiatives, financial planning processes, and executive decision-making. This individual will partner with finance and business leaders to deliver financial insights, drive forecasting and budgeting activities, and improve reporting and analytical capabilities. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations. W2 Hourly Rate: $60-90/hr DOE (project based consulting engagement) What You Will Work On Lead and support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business performance, strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and investment decisions. Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior-year performance, identifying key drivers and business trends. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reporting packages for executive leadership. Partner with business stakeholders to provide financial guidance, performance insights, and decision support. Create dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to improve financial visibility and operational performance. Perform scenario modeling, sensitivity analyses, and what-if assessments to support strategic planning. Evaluate revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and operational metrics to identify risks and opportunities. Support board, investor, and leadership presentations by developing financial analyses and presentation materials. Drive process improvements, reporting automation, and FP&A best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability. Assist with ERP, EPM, and financial system implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives. Provide financial support for business transformations, M&A activities, restructuring initiatives, or special projects as needed. What You Will Bring Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, consulting, or related experience. Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis. Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling, and data analysis. Experience working with financial planning, ERP, and reporting platforms such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle, SAP, Workday, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools. Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into meaningful business insights. Strong understanding of financial statements, key business drivers, and corporate performance metrics. Experience supporting executive leadership with financial reporting and strategic recommendations. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in dynamic business environments. What You Can Expect An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart. Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors. Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required). What We Do At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration. Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently with RGP. RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr consult inc.