Senior Finance Manager
Location: Vernon Hills, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28731 Salary: $150,000 [Per Hour] Ready to take your finance leadership career to the next level? IFG-US's client, a growing and highly respected organization in the northern suburbs, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to play a critical role in shaping business strategy, driving performance, and influencing key decisions across the organization. This is more than a traditional finance role. It's an opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership, transform financial insights into business action, and help fuel sustainable growth. If you're a strategic thinker, a data-driven problem solver, and someone who thrives on improving processes through technology and innovation, we'd love to connect with you. As a trusted business partner, you will: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning initiatives that align financial performance with business objectives. Collaborate with senior leaders to provide strategic financial guidance and actionable insights that drive decision-making. Analyze financial and operational performance, uncover trends, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver recommendations that impact the bottom line. Develop and present meaningful financial reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations that tell the story behind the numbers. Support growth initiatives, investments, and strategic projects by providing financial analysis, modeling, and business case development. Enhance visibility into business performance through cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning. Champion continuous improvement by streamlining financial processes, implementing technology solutions, and improving reporting capabilities. Partner cross-functionally to support organizational goals and strategic priorities. You'll also have the opportunity to: Develop and enhance reporting, planning, and forecasting tools that improve business performance. Create and manage recurring financial reporting packages for leadership teams. Drive efficiencies through process improvements that increase accuracy, transparency, and scalability. Investigate reporting variances and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve underlying business issues. Maintain strong controls, documentation, and audit-ready processes that support financial integrity. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 5-7+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or financial management experience. Strong business acumen with the ability to influence decision-makers at all levels. Advanced analytical, forecasting, and financial modeling skills. High proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial reporting tools. A proactive mindset with a passion for driving results, innovation, and continuous improvement. Why This Opportunity? Strategic visibility and direct partnership with leadership. The ability to influence business outcomes and growth initiatives. A collaborative, forward-thinking culture. Opportunities to modernize processes and leverage technology. Interested in learning more? Apply today or connect with us for a confidential conversation. Apply Now