This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11601212 Heidrick & Struggles(Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory andon-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent andconsulting needs of the world\'s top organizations. In our role astrusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to developfuture-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our servicesand offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadershipassessment and development, organization and team acceleration, cultureshaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick &Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capitalsolutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at atime.
Additional information on the firm can be found at www.heidrick.com.
Job Description:
Global Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Who We Are:
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of globalleadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving thesenior-level talent and consulting needs of the world\'s toporganizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partnerwith our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations,bringing together our services and offerings in executive search,diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development,organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand,independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered theprofession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firmprovides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help ourclients change the world, one leadership team at a time.
Additional information on the firm can be found at www.heidrick.com.
The Role:
The Global Director, FP&A spearheads and oversees the financial planningand analysis function at Heidrick & Struggles. Reporting to the CFO,this pivotal role involves crafting essential financial insights toformulate strategies, oversee financial planning and reporting, conductbusiness analysis, allocate resources and capital, and set operationalgoals. In addition, this role is responsible for overseeing thedevelopment of management reporting including reporting to theManagement Committee and to the board of directors, as well as tointernal line management within Power BI. This position will be key infacilitating recommendations and changes that drive income statement andbalance sheet improvements and support key decision making.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of the company\'s financialplanning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting,and long-term planning.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial plans withstrategic business goals and initiatives.
Provide insightful analysis of financial performance, key performanceindicators (KPIs), and trends to support decision-making.
Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior leadersand the board of directors.
Develop and maintain extensive financial models to support forecastingand scenario analysis.
Work closely with business units to understand drivers of financialperformance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Lead the development of internal management reporting in Power BI forreporting to firm management, operational leadership, and individualconsultants.
Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights andrecommendations for strategic initiatives, investments, and businessdevelopment opportunities.
Support the evaluation of capital allocation decisions and return oninvestment analysis.
Develop and lead a high-performing P&A team, fostering a culture ofcollaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and contributeto the overall success of the finance function.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field of study.
10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsand senior leadership.
High developed communication and presentation skills with the ability toconvey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Demonstrated track record of results developing financial models toidentify insights and enable key financial decision making.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership with a data-basedapproach.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA and/or CPA.
Demonstrated prior experience creating and leading high-performingteams.
Proven experience in corporate strategy and development.
Knowledge of Power BI or similar business