Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

UL Standards & Engagement • Evanston, IL

10d • $108,418 - $149,075 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager leads strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support organizational objectives. This role delivers insight-driven recommendations on operational efficiency and resource allocation, enabling informed decision-making and effective execution of the financial strategy.

Requirements

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of direct work experience in a global matrixed organization.
• Strong technical skills in finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control, and variance analysis within a complex matrix organization.
• Extensive knowledge of financial modeling, planning, reporting, and analysis, acquired through increasingly complex roles.
• Superior quantitative and analytical capabilities with Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong financial systems capabilities for e.g. HFM, CMR, SAP or similar.
• Ability to consult with leadership on financial and budget issues.
• Ability to combine quantitative and qualitative analysis and recognize connections between disparate actions to guide decision making process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adapts to changing circumstances, accepts new ideas and change initiatives, and deals effectively with ambiguity. Comfortable with large business projects and system initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA or CA preferred.
• Experience with Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial and budgeting processes including annual budget projections, analysis, and development of financial metrics to inform and align strategy across the organization.
• Attract, retain, motivate, and lead a proactive and collaborative financial and budgeting team.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to support their budget and forecast process to improve financial outcomes.
• Identify areas for potential cost savings and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluate the financial impact of business opportunities in a thorough and concise manner; compile and prepare reports, graphs, and charts of financial data.
• Support the development of robust projection systems, order visibility, resource allocations, sourcing decisions and business KPI’s.
• Work with leadership on long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, compliance with accounting and internal controls, and other related financial activities.
• Coordinate with other functions on special projects including system implementations and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• bonus compensation based on the level of the position
• comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay
• an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment
• flexible working arrangements
• paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager