Finance Director - FP&A

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

As Director, FP&A, you will lead the Global Category Management FP&A team and help shape how the organization plans, measures performance, and makes decisions. You will own key planning and reporting rhythms, bring clarity to complex financial data, and partner with leaders across a global, matrixed organization, including supporting financial analysis for new business proposals. This Chicago‑based role has two direct reports (team of four).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the global budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles, keeping stakeholders aligned on targets, risks, and opportunities.
• Consolidate global forecasts and deliver clear monthly reporting for Category Management leadership and the tms Global Controller.
• Support the monthly business update for tms senior leaders, including building presentations and completing ad‑hoc analysis.
• Partner with Category Management leaders on performance reporting and insights, helping translate results into actions and updated forecasts.
• Coordinate the month‑end close process and help ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP.
• Improve and standardize planning and reporting processes across global finance teams, working across multiple ERP systems.
• Expand integrated reporting by extending Hyperion Planning to include tms financials.
• Build financial models and business cases to support new business proposals and investment decisions.
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating inputs and responding to requests.
• Provide financial insights to support client contract negotiations and drive informed decision‑making.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• 10+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• Experience with ERP systems, Hyperion, and business intelligence tools (preferred).
• Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills, including building models and working with large datasets.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to tailor the message for both finance and non‑finance audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Comfort explaining financial concepts and trade‑offs to business partners.

AND WE’D LOVE YOU TO…

• Be a licensed CPA.

Starting salary between $170K - 185K.

TOTAL REWARDS

Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work‑life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results.
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers—and our company’s—success.
• Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits.
• Paid parental and medical leave programs.
• 401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing.
• 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays.
• Hybrid work model.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
• Inclusive employee resource groups.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.