Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at IFS North America, Inc. – Itasca, Illinois

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really mattersat the Moment of Service. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, were flexible, were innovative, and were focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of societys greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

Were looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

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This position can be remote within the US.

As our Financial Planning and Analysis Manager you will join our Finance team in North America where we strongly believe that working hard and having fun are two compatible elements.

This role has some specific regular tasks but also has many ad hoc tasks.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Perform monthly financial reporting and variance analysis comparing actual results vs. forecast/budget and providing commentary on drivers
• Compile monthly forecasts and annual budgets while partnering with relevant key stakeholders
• Design and maintain business performance reports & analysis
• Enhance and monitor key operational metrics
• Generate Excel based planning models to assist operational team with tactical decision making
• Engage with Global Finance organization to ensure North America is aligned with all related reporting requirements
• Assist operational finance team with ad-hoc reconciliation requests and data support
• Reconcile various reports to ensure reporting hygiene

Requirements

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Business Partnering
• Data Reconciliation
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations
• Advanced Excel (proven knowledge and experience to build and maintain financial models)
• Solid Understanding of data structures and ability to work with large volumes of transactions
• Working knowledge or PowerBI, CoPilot and other AI-enabled features
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Bachelors in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 5 plus years of relevant financial experience; including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and modeling

What Were Offering

• Salary Range: $100,000 to $130,000 annually + bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer