Sr. FP&A Analyst

Vaco is hiring a Sr. Financial Analyst for our client in Mt Prospect, IL. About the Role: Seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join the North America FP&A team. This key position will serve as a strategic business partner to the Business Unit (BU) leadership, playing a central role in developing and maintaining the five-year strategic plan, annual budget, and ongoing financial forecasting. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven finance professional with strong business acumen, experience in manufacturing, distribution, or the automotive industry, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and continuous refinement of the BU's 5-Year Strategic Plan, Annual Budget, Forecasts, Operating Plans, and Financial Models.Independently monitor performance indicators, including revenues, expenses, inventories, etc.Compile and analyze monthly actuals and variance reports, collaborating with Accounting (AR, AP, GL, Tax) and Customer Service teams.Present financial results and strategic insights to leadership in monthly business reviews, including recommendations on actions and optimizations aligned with organizational goals.Drive process improvements by streamlining and standardizing reporting and data flows, improving timeliness and accuracy.Support and contribute to project implementation, including financial data integration.Assist the Director with monthly performance reviews with Senior Management.Handle ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives. Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Statistics (CPA preferred).Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, ideally in automotive, shipping/distribution, or manufacturing industries.Strong command of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.High proficiency in Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP, VBA, etc.).Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Navision).Demonstrated experience with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Pyramid).Must be a highly independent, self-managed professionalExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Offers:Competitive salary and performance-based bonusComprehensive benefits packageGrowth opportunities within a global organizationA collaborative, forward-thinking team environmentDetermining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.