Senior Manager, at Fellowes Itasca, Illinois

Senior Manager, Finance

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed.

We are proud to be recognized:

• Among America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021, 2022 and 2024
• As a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four consecutive years (2021-2025)

We currently operate in-office Monday-Thursday, with an optional remote day on Friday.

This role is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.

Role Summary

As the Senior Manager, Finance, you will be a key financial partner to the General Manager, Interiors and leadership team. You will be responsible for driving financial clarity, business insight, and decision support across the organization. This role goes beyond traditional reporting by translating financial and operational data into actionable recommendations, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping business leaders make informed decisions grounded in sound financial analysis.

The role leads forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and performance management activities while partnering cross-functionally to improve business performance and support strategic initiatives.

In This Role, You Will Focus On…

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

• Serve as a trusted financial partner to the General Manager and business leaders by providing analysis and recommendations that support business objectives.
• Challenge assumptions and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and potential business impacts.
• Partner with leaders across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions to support decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support strategic initiatives through business case development, scenario analysis, and financial modeling.

Planning & Performance Management

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Drive monthly and quarterly business reviews and monitor financial and operational performance.
• Analyze key metrics and trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve results.
• Support resource allocation and planning decisions through forward-looking analysis.

Insights & Financial Leadership

• Translate financial and operational data into meaningful insights for leadership teams.
• Evaluate performance against plans and forecasts while identifying drivers and opportunities.
• Drive process improvements that enhance planning effectiveness, reporting quality, and decision support.

Executive Communication

• Prepare and present financial analyses and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop FP&A team members while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance and FP&A experience, including experience supporting senior business leaders
• Demonstrated success partnering with business leaders and influencing decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Strong executive communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to simplify complex issues and translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience leading teams and driving process improvement initiatives.
• ERP and financial systems experience required; advanced Excel and financial planning tools experience preferred

The hiring range for this position in per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. An overview of our benefits offering is available here: Fellowes Benefits Overview.

Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917 For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a "Brand on the Move" and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.