FP&A Manager

RJW Logistics Group • Lemont, IL

12h

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is a PE-backed, high-growth third-party logistics provider operating across warehousing, transportation, and value-added services. As we continue to scale, we are building the finance function to match our ambitions — and this role sits at the center of that effort. The Manager of FP&A will be a sharp, analytically-driven finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, data-rich environment. You will own the forecasting and margin analysis processes for our logistics entity, partnering directly with operations and senior leadership to drive financial performance. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to C-suite — and a clear path to grow with the business.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in COGS and gross margin forecasting; you understand the mechanics of margin and can build models that reflect operational reality
• Exceptional analytical instincts — you ask the right questions, follow the data, and can articulate what the numbers are actually saying
• Genuine intellectual curiosity; you don't just report what happened, you want to understand why
• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel; familiarity with Power BI or Claude or other AI tools is a plus
• Experience presenting to and communicating with senior leadership — you can synthesize complex analysis into clear, concise storylines
• Comfortable working in a PE-backed environment where pace, precision, and accountability are the standard

Nice To Haves

• Ideally within logistics, distribution, or a similarly operationally complex industry

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting process — with a particular focus on COGS, gross margin, and operational cost drivers
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models that capture volume, mix, pricing, fuel surcharge, and productivity levers across the P&L
• Perform deep-dive margin analysis: identify compression or expansion drivers, quantify impacts, and translate findings into clear (think bridges) narratives for senior leadership
• Own the weekly and monthly reporting process for LOG — package results, variances, and forward-looking commentary into executive-ready deliverables
• Partner with operations to develop bottoms-up cost forecasts grounded in real business activity
• Support ad-hoc reporting requirements for various projects
• Continuously improve the FP&A LOG infrastructure — models, processes, and reporting tools — to scale with business complexity
• Serve as a thought partner to finance and operations leadership on strategic and operational questions

What This Job Offers

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