Director FP&A Corporate Functions - Chicago, IL

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* Director FP&A Corporate Functions - Chicago, IL

** Department/Function:*
* Finance, Accounting, Audit

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* Job Description:

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* ** Director FP&A Corporate Functions*
* Location:

Chicago, IL

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* Position Summary:

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* Lead financial topics and strategic projects for the Global FP&A organization, as well as provide cross-functional financial support for Global Technology, Human Resources, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, functions and Research & Development, and global coordination of the Annual Planning process.

** Responsible for the following areas:*
* Performance management, financial planning & analysis, compliance, and financial oversight across Global Technology, Human Resources, Procurement and Supply Chain, Research & Development, and Legal functions, as well as global alignment of company-wide financial planning and strategy.

** Goals:*
* + Team Leadership:
Develop and lead the FP&A team fostering collaboration, high performance, and professional growth.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Act as a strategic partner to Global Technology, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D and Legal leadership teams, driving alignment and supporting key initiatives.

+ Strategic Alignment:
Ensure financial plans across all supported functions align with corporate and business objectives, enabling long-term growth and value creation.

+ Budget Management & Cost Optimization:
Monitor and control Opex and Capex budgets while identifying opportunities for cost savings across functions.

+ Performance Metrics & Reporting:
Define, track, and report KPIs for each function, providing actionable insights to leadership and driving accountability.

+ Global Annual Planning:
Lead and coordinate the company-wide Annual Planning process, ensuring consistent, accurate, and collaborative financial planning across regions and functions.

+ Compliance &

Risk Management:

Ensure adherence to US GAAP standards, internal controls, and company policies to maintain audit readiness and mitigate financial risks.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Be an influential and valuable partner to functional leaders (ADM Chief Digital & Information Officer, Chief HR Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Science Officer, etc.) and their global teams for financial planning activities, performance metrics, and US GAAP compliance.

+ Management responsibility towards FP&A team members across supported functions

+ Act as a key point of contact for Corporate Strategy, Corporate FP&A, BU Finance Directors, and functional leaders across Global Technology, HR, Procurement and Supply Chain, R&D, and Legal.

+ Work with leadership teams across all supported functions to prepare and deliver long-range and annual financial plans, aligned with all BUs.

+ Partner with leaders and finance organization to support key initiatives and drive actions that improve performance across Global Technology, HR, Procurement, and Supply Chain, R&D and Legal.

+ Play an integral role in the prioritization of capital and resource investments to ensure alignment with strategic priorities across Global Technology, HR, Procurement and Supply Chain, Legal functions, and R&D.

+ Define, track, and measure performance metrics across all supported functions, advising leadership and management on actions necessary to deliver financial objectives.

+ Provide financial oversight for HR initiatives, including workforce planning, compensation strategy, and employee-related costs.

+ Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to deliver financial guidance on vendor negotiations, cost optimization, inventory management, and logistics.

+ Support the Legal department in budget management, cost forecasting, and analysis of legal expenses, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

+ Identify and drive process improvements, such as creation of tools to support global transparency and build alignment across global teams in planning and performance metrics management.

** Requirements:*
* + Bachelor's degree in science, business, or finance required. MBA and/or further finance or business management qualifications preferred.

+ Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a similar finance or…