FP&A Consultant (Onsite/Hybrid in Chicago)

RGP•Chicago, IL

2d•$60 - $90•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Consultant to support strategic finance initiatives, financial planning processes, and executive decision-making. This individual will partner with finance and business leaders to deliver financial insights, drive forecasting and budgeting activities, and improve reporting and analytical capabilities. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, consulting, or related experience.
Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling, and data analysis.
Experience working with financial planning, ERP, and reporting platforms such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle, SAP, Workday, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
Strong understanding of financial statements, key business drivers, and corporate performance metrics.
Experience supporting executive leadership with financial reporting and strategic recommendations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in dynamic business environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business performance, strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and investment decisions.
Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior-year performance, identifying key drivers and business trends.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reporting packages for executive leadership.
Partner with business stakeholders to provide financial guidance, performance insights, and decision support.
Create dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to improve financial visibility and operational performance.
Perform scenario modeling, sensitivity analyses, and what-if assessments to support strategic planning.
Evaluate revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and operational metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
Support board, investor, and leadership presentations by developing financial analyses and presentation materials.
Drive process improvements, reporting automation, and FP&A best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Assist with ERP, EPM, and financial system implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
Provide financial support for business transformations, M&A activities, restructuring initiatives, or special projects as needed.