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Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Brilliant®
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Director of FP&A | Hybrid | $175,000 to $220,000 Bonus & Benefits


We are partnering with a well established, publicly traded organization seeking a Director of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis. This is a high visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and a strong emphasis on driving insights that influence business decisions.


This role is ideal for someone coming out of a manufacturing environment who understands operational drivers and can translate financial results into a clear, actionable story.


Responsibilities

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning processes across the organization
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership to drive performance and improve profitability
  • Analyze financial results and provide clear insights into key drivers, risks, and opportunities
  • Own and enhance financial models, reporting packages, and KPI tracking
  • Support month end close from an FP&A perspective, including variance analysis and commentary
  • Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capabilities
  • Prepare and present materials for executive leadership, including board level reporting
  • Lead and develop a team while fostering a high performance, collaborative environment


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
  • 10 years of progressive FP&A experience
  • Background within a publicly traded company required
  • Manufacturing experience required, with strong understanding of operational and cost drivers
  • Proven ability to build financial models and deliver actionable insights to leadership
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly tell the story behind the numbers
  • Hands on, detail oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast paced environment
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel; exposure to BI tools a plus


This is an opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role where you can make a direct impact on business performance, partner closely with operations, and help shape the future of the organization.

Salary : $175,000 - $220,000

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