FP&A Manager

Overview

This role is for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join the organization’s Finance team. This is a fully remote, individual contributor position focused on delivering financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making for 3PL/Contract Logistics operations.

Location

• Remote role based in Chicago, IL
• Candidates must be in the Chicago area
• Starting out: visit a physical site a couple times per month to build relationships
• After onboarding: transition to mainly remote work with some travel

Work Travel

• Approximately 15% travel to USA physical sites
• Travel required every 6 weeks based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting: Build and maintain comprehensive financial models to support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, weekly trending, and long-term multi-year strategic planning; ensure assumptions are well-reasoned, factually supported, and aligned to operational plans and strategic objectives.
• Financial Reporting, Modeling, and Performance Analysis: Prepare and present financial reports and variance analyses for business partners and senior leadership; deliver actionable insights and highlight performance drivers. Develop and maintain models for scenarios, long-range strategies, new business opportunities, and client contract renewals. Perform ad hoc analysis as needed (e.g., profitability analysis of existing business).
• KPI Development and Monitoring: Develop, analyze, and monitor key financial and operational metrics (including ratios and percentages related to labor costs, warehouse expenses, volume, and productivity indicators) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; analyze KPI trends against targets.
• Business Partnering and Influencing: Serve as the finance business partner to designated business leaders; support functional areas through Finance processes and provide financial insights and recommendations for strategic initiatives. Translate complex financial data into actionable guidance for non-finance stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with operational and support functions (e.g., Accounting, Purchasing) to drive coordinated processes and champion special initiatives; represent FP&A as the finance subject matter expert.
• Month-End Close Support: Support accounting close activities by reviewing actual results, investigating Budget/Forecast-to-actual variances, and helping ensure data integrity and compliance with company policies.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Improve FP&A processes and tools to enhance usefulness, quality, accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency; identify opportunities and lead implementation of process improvements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of FP&A or related finance experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience in 3PL, contract logistics, supply chain, transportation, manufacturing, or distribution environments
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and how they interrelate; demonstrated ability to perform in-depth financial analysis and scenario modeling
• Intermediate or better proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.); ability to develop and maintain detailed models efficiently
• Ability with PowerQuery and PowerPivot is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy; ability to translate large data sets into meaningful insights and actionable plans
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences; strong executive presence
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently and autonomously in a fully remote setting; well-organized and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information; results-driven with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or MBA; CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus
• 7+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis or related roles
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Familiarity with enterprise ERP systems (specifically SAP) and financial planning software (e.g. Anaplan, Planful) for budgeting and reporting
• Experience using data visualization or business intelligence tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) to analyze data and create financial dashboards is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $98,000–$140,000 plus bonus
• Benefits include PTO, sick time, corporate holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401(k) matching

Immigration

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.