Manager/Senior Finance Manager

Manager / Senior Finance Manager

LHH is partnering with a large, well established distribution company in the western suburbs of Chicago on a newly created Manager / Senior Finance Manager opportunity.

This is a business facing finance role supporting Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain. The position will work closely with leaders across the organization to provide financial analysis and insights around spend, suppliers, sourcing decisions, cost opportunities and broader operational initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, commercially minded and comfortable operating independently in a fast paced environment. This person will need to build strong relationships outside of Finance, dig into the data and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

The position can be leveled at Manager or Senior Manager depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key finance partner to Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain and other operational leaders

• Provide financial analysis and insights around supplier spend, sourcing decisions, product costs and cost savings opportunities

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities tied to purchasing, spend and operational costs

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities

• Help quantify and track savings initiatives and other procurement related programs

• Develop business cases and financial models to support sourcing and operational decisions

• Partner cross functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Merchandising and other areas of the business

• Prepare reporting and analysis that translates financial and operational data into clear recommendations for leadership

• Improve reporting, analytics and processes to create greater visibility into business performance

• Handle ad hoc analysis and strategic projects as business needs arise

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive FP&A, finance or related analytical experience

• Experience supporting Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Merchandising or another operational area strongly preferred

• Background within a larger distribution, manufacturing, consumer products or other product based organization required

• Strong financial modeling, analytical and problem solving capabilities

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work with large and complex data sets

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions

• Self starter who can operate independently, identify issues and drive work forward without significant oversight

• Ability to translate detailed analysis into clear business insights and recommendations

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Why This Opportunity?

• Newly created role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact

• Highly visible position partnering directly with Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain leadership

• Broad exposure across Finance and Operations

• Opportunity to help build and improve financial analysis, reporting and processes

• Large, established organization with significant scale and complexity

• Modern office environment with strong employee amenities, including an onsite fitness center

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $130,000 to $150,000 with some flexibility depending on experience

• 15% target annual bonus

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Strong 401(k) company match

• Modern office facility with fitness center located in the building

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