Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
Minimum 5 years of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis experience.
Experience developing financial models, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience supporting operational leaders and managing cross-functional financial projects.
Experience using AI tools for IT troubleshooting and process automation.
Responsibilities
Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and expense management processes.
Create and maintain financial dashboards, productivity metrics, and executive reporting.
Partner with department leaders to evaluate financial performance and identify operational improvement opportunities.
Lead financial process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accountability.
Support vendor analysis, contract reviews, and capital expenditure planning.
Manage cross-functional projects and financial transformation initiatives.
Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to leadership.
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401k & Match
Paid time off
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Finance Manager serves as a strategic partner to finance leadership by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and operational reporting. This role drives data-informed decision-making, process optimization, and AI-enabled financial efficiencies across the organization.
Position Details:
Location: Northbrook, IL
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday on-site.
Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000
Key Responsibilities
Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and expense management processes across the organization.
Create and maintain financial dashboards, productivity metrics, profitability analyses, and executive reporting.
Partner with department leaders to evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
Lead financial process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, visibility, and accountability.
Support vendor analysis, contract reviews, capital expenditure planning, and business case development.
Manage cross-functional projects, system enhancements, and financial transformation initiatives.
Serve as a strategic operational partner to leadership by providing actionable financial insights and recommendations.
AI & Automation Responsibilities
Develop AI-assisted forecasting models to improve budget accuracy and financial planning.
Automate recurring financial reporting, board reports, and departmental scorecards.
Leverage AI tools to identify spending trends, anomalies, and cost-saving opportunities.
Implement workflow automation for approvals, budget requests, vendor management, and financial data collection.
Requirements Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
Minimum 5 years of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis experience.
Experience developing financial models, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience supporting operational leaders and managing cross-functional financial projects.
AI Requirement:
Experience using AI tools to support IT troubleshooting, ticket routing, or documentation
Ability to automate repetitive IT support processes
