Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Illinois Tool Works · Hatfield

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Job Description:

Basic Function

The FP&A Manager role is the financial leader for the Industrial Business Unit who will serve as a trusted business partner to the Industrial General Manager and functional leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and business growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide monthly and quarterly results analyses vs. prior year, forecast, and plan
• Manage monthly, quarterly, annual planning and long-range planning financial schedules and submissions in coordination with the division controller
• Work directly with Brooks Industrial senior leadership to oversee the business segment reporting
• Provide ad hoc management analysis of sales, margin, and overheads
• Coordinate with various functions to facilitate CAPEX approval requests for the Industrial segment and its business units
• Support evaluation of Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestiture initiatives
• Partner directly with the division controller and the global FP&A team to manage and improve reporting processes for Brooks Industrial
• Understand and support compliance with all financial policies and standards of Brooks and ITW
• Limited international travel is expected on an annual basis.
• Other required duties may be assigned that are not included among the essential duties and responsibilities noted above in this position description.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business from an accredited university is required. 
• Candidates with an MBA and/or CPA are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in Accounting or Finance function is required. 
• Financial Planning & Analysis experience is desirable.

Desired skills include:

• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Exposure to a continuous improvement approach to process management and improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills, particularly when it comes to building and nurturing strategic relationships
• A clear and concise verbal & written communicator, capable of conveying complex information effectively
• Proficiency in leading both professional meetings with customers and internal stakeholders, demonstrating confidence and expertise
• Ability to work autonomously, tackling even the most intricate challenges, and successfully completing tasks that may lack comprehensive documentation

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

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