Manager FP&A

Kforce's client, a leading organization is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager in Chicago, IL to lead financial planning and analysis efforts within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This highly visible role will partner directly with operations leadership to deliver actionable insights, drive performance, and support strategic decision-making. This company is very stable and well known and in major growth mode!

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and develop a team of FP&A analysts supporting plant operations

* Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive operational performance

* Partner with site leadership to support data-driven business decisions

* Perform variance analysis and identify cost improvement opportunities

* Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial close processes

* Build financial models and business cases for capital investments

* Drive process improvements to enhance FP&A efficiency and standardization

* Prepare executive-level analysis, reporting, and presentations
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

* 5-7+ years of FP&A or analytical finance experience

* Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams

* Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills

* Advanced Excel and presentation skills

* Ability to influence stakeholders and partner across all levels

* Experience with ERP/reporting tools (Oracle, One Stream, Power BI, etc.) preferred

* Manufacturing or industrial experience strongly preferred