VP, Financial Planning & Analysis (Chicago)

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VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Apply locations Chicago - Illinois - Wacker time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id JR25-2677

Position Summary

The Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysisprovides advice and guidance to leaders on future financial plans, investigates ways to improve profitability, analyzes markets for business opportunities, and drives financial infrastructure projects which simplify, automate, and standardize our processes while generating accurate and timely data. The VP will manage a team of professionals tasked with preparing monthly and quarterly management reports and carrying out strategic analysis.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:
Partner and work collaboratively as a trusted advisor of the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team, and other Finance colleagues on strategic initiatives, including business development, collaborative partnerships, and financing.
Provide strategic guidance and oversight to the FP&A team to support their development and achievement of goals.
Develop and oversee the financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, to support strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
Lead the annual, quarterly, and monthly FP&A processes, including an annual long-range financial plan and full-year budget, quarterly forecasts and monthly variance and analysis.
Work collaboratively with department heads to establish financial targets aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
Provide timely and accurate financial analysis, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, and drivers of financial performance to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Proactively recommend and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our reporting and analysis to key stakeholders.

Work Experience and Education:
Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA is a plus.
15+ years experience in financial analysis with proven technical expertise and leadership in driving operational finance standards, processes, and procedures.
5+ years of experience managing a team.

Licenses & Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is a plus.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization.Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression,sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners,and communities.This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them and their family members achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Ryan Specialty is a leading international specialty insurance firm which offers wholesale brokerage services, delegated underwriting expertise in the form of binding authorities, programs and highly specialized managing general underwriting companies, and other services designed specifically for brokers, agents and insurers. Ryan Specialtys mission is to be the most trusted trading partner of insurance brokers, agents and insurance carriers.

Ryan Specialty, LLC and its affiliates (Ryan Specialty) do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by any staffing agencies, placement services, or professional recruiters (Agencies), including any submissions made through our website or to email accounts of Ryan Specialty employees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Ryan Specialtys HR department to submit resumes and candidate profiles, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to the particular search for which Ryan Specialty has engaged such Agency. Agency fee agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Ryan Specialtys HR team. No other Ryan Specialty employee is authorized to bind Ryan Specialty to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by any Agency. Any unsolicited resume or candidate profile received from an Agency without prior approval from Ryan Specialtys HR department and in compliance with Ryan Specialtys candidate submission process shall be considered unsolicited, gratuitous and property of Ryan Specialty for recruiting purposes and, as such, is not subject to payment of any Agency fees.

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