Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

At RPS, we embrace bold ideas and make them happen, operating as a team of entrepreneurs, big-picture thinkers, and passionate experts. We collaborate across teams, challenge convention, and push boundaries to design innovative solutions for clients, leveraging access to top-rated carriers and a dynamic marketplace. The culture celebrates ownership, curiosity, and high performance, trusting employees to do their best work and encouraging continuous learning. This role is for a dynamic and strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead financial operations and decision support for the RPS Binding organization. It is a critical leadership position focused on driving financial insight, operational discipline, and forward-looking strategies for sustainable and profitable growth. The FP&A Manager will own financial planning, forecasting, P&L analysis, and performance reporting, delivering high-quality, actionable insights to stakeholders, and will lead and develop a team of talented FP&A analysts, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 7 years related experience.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a proven track record of success in a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis, with advanced knowledge of Excel and financial systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, or similar tools).
Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and translate data into actionable insights.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior finance leadership, branch managers, and operational leaders, influencing strategic decisions and driving financial outcomes.
Oversee the development of accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize profitability and manage expenses.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team, providing coaching, guidance, and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and impact.
Partner with operational leaders to align financial strategies with business objectives, ensuring consistent and scalable financial support across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Deliver timely, clear, and actionable financial insights to support decision-making and drive business performance.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program