FP&A Analyst

Fp&A Analyst

We are seeking a high-performing FP&A Analyst with a strong mathematical and analytical background, a passion for strategic initiatives, and a relentless drive to deliver results. This role is a critical partner to senior leadership, helping shape company performance through insightful financial analysis, strategic planning, and performance measurement.

You will be responsible for supporting executive-level decision-making through actionable insights, forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven recommendations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys turning complex financial data into clear strategies that move the business forward.

Critical Job Functions:

• Build and manage complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Partner closely with business leaders and executive management to evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), develop dashboards, and deliver performance analyses that influence decisions at the highest levels.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives such as pricing strategy, capital investment analysis, cost optimization, and revenue forecasting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly business review materials with concise, actionable commentary.
• Drive accountability by challenging assumptions and pushing for high-impact outcomes across departments.
• Automate and improve financial processes and reporting using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or financial planning software.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 25 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, corporate finance, or a strategic finance role.
• Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills; strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience presenting findings to executives and influencing decision-making through clear, persuasive communication.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and leading initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Experience with FP&A tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Oracle, or similar) and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• High visibility and direct impact on business strategy and outcomes.
• Work alongside dynamic and driven executives.
• Fast-paced, performance-oriented culture that rewards results and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth in strategic finance and leadership.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands:
• Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person.
• Work Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation:

• The compensation for this role is $70,000 to $95,000 per year.

Job Location:

• Hybrid
• Downers Grove, IL

Benefits:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!

We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

#LI-HybridDowners Grove, IL

Additional Requirements:

Roadrunner's Smart Long Haul is revolutionizing the industry with significant investments in technology, a culture of continuous improvement, and intelligent and efficient direct routing. A Top 100 Trucking company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio, Roadrunner is an LTL industry leader on the rise. As a long-haul, metro-to-metro LTL carrier, Roadrunner offers more direct routes than any other nationwide Less-than-Truckload carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 40+ markets, and more than $400 million in revenue, the company's Smart Long-Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably. Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated FP&A Analyst to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, apply today!We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.