Financial Director

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

📍 Chicagoland Area | Hybrid We're partnered with a growing operating company who is in search of a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead a critical finance function. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with executive leadership, influencing business decisions, and elevating FP&A beyond traditional reporting.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, drive strategic planning efforts, and help shape the next phase of the organization's finance capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual planning, forecasting, and performance management processes across the organization.
• Provide actionable financial insights that support commercial, operational, and strategic decision-making.
• Develop executive reporting packages and performance dashboards for senior leadership.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities, risks, and drivers impacting results.
• Build and enhance financial models, KPI frameworks, and planning tools.
• Evaluate business performance trends and communicate meaningful recommendations.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting processes, and financial visibility.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals.
• Support long-range planning, board materials, and key strategic initiatives.

What They're Looking For

• 10+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Experience within a mid-to-large-scale product-based organization.
• Strong leadership skills with prior people management experience.
• Track record of partnering with commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to translate financial data into strategic business insights.
• Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and influencing decision-making.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to transform and expand the FP&A function.
• High visibility with executive leadership.
• Blend of strategic planning, business partnership, and team leadership.
• Exposure to a complex and sophisticated operating environment.

Location & Work Model

• Hybrid work environment.
• Western suburbs.
• Convenient access from both the city and surrounding suburbs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Please apply directly or send an updated resume for consideration to Douglas.Han@LHH.com with subject line "Finance Director".