Senior FP&A Manager

Job Title : Senior FP&A Manager

Location : Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid)

About the Company :

IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of solvent cements, adhesives and specialized plumbing products for a broad range of construction, industrial, and manufacturing applications. Established in 1954 as the original inventor of solvent cement for PVC pipe applications, IPS has grown dramatically over the past 70+ years. Today with its three operating companies, WeldOn, IPS Adhesives and Diversified Products, we have 15 manufacturing plants and 21 distribution centers supporting sales to a diverse set of end markets in 85 countries. Our leading brands include Christy's®, FloodStop®, Roof Top Blox®, Tough Pans®, SCIGRIP ®, Unika®, E-Z Weld®, Weld-All®, and Weld-On®.

About the Role :

We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategically minded Senior FP&A Manager to join our Consolidated team. The Senior FP&A Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, partnering with the VP of F&A to manage the company's annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting and ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals. You will be required to build robust financial models and performance dashboards to track KPIs and operational metrics. In addition, we are looking for a high-level strategic thinker to prepare and manage monthly reporting packages for leadership and board presentation materials, highlighting trends, key metrics and actionable insights. The role requires a highly motivated, results driven individual with a background in both FP&A as well as in-dept financial accounting knowledge. The individual must possess strong analytical and model building skills, work independently, be comfortable with ambiguity, and use data-driven analysis to draw actionable insights and influence decision-makers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide proactive analytics and reporting including identification of sales, margin and EBITDA drivers and other key monthly core value drivers.
• Manage and prepare presentations for Monthly Operating Review and Quarterly Board meetings, helping to communicate the organization's story with clarity and impact.
• Manage OneStream tool for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, including acquisition reporting.
• Build and analyze robust financial models that are aligned with operational metrics and that drives strategic decision making.
• Manage the annual budget process.
• Manage the monthly capital expenditure tracking process.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for financial analysis and data-driven insights from senior management and various departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects.
• Perform monthly flash and forecasting to support business planning and decision-making processes.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership on key business decisions and resource allocation.
• Provide actionable insights through analysis of operating performance, growth initiatives and new markets.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Develop scenario models and business cases to evaluate strategic opportunities such as price changes or new acquisitions.
• Support special projects that advance organizational priorities, such as optimizing margins, enhancing data visibility, evaluating new markets or business opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes, reporting cadence, and data accuracy to support scalability and growth (help define the "new normal" for financial operations).
• Consistently model IPS Business System tools and core value drivers in daily work and decision-making.

Required Experience :

Preferred Experience :

Our Offer :

We're a rapidly growing midsized company with a customer-centric mentality operating fast and lean. We think big, embrace problem solving, and believe our proven business system gives us a competitive edge in the markets we play. Through experience in this role, mentoring and via formal instruction, we will grow your career and develop you based off your strengths and interests.

A career with IPS Corporation will push you and challenge you, providing growth opportunities and the prospects to advance your career. If you are a driven performer, you will work with committed, like-minded people, giving you the support to reach your full potential.

Salary Range : $157,000 - $185,000