Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

A culture of diverse perspectives. Coworkers who collaborate to go above and beyond. Motivated individuals who lead by example. This is what CDW is about.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic FP&A Manager to join our team at CDW and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance organization that values innovation and continuous growth. As an FP&A Manager, you will play a critical role in driving financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making for the company, while also leveraging data visualization to communicate complex financial insights effectively. This position partners closely with senior leadership within Finance and the business and offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's growth and success.

This is a hybrid role that will sit on-site in our downtown Chicago office 2 days a week

What you will do:

• Partner with senior leadership as a strategic advisor, delivering actionable analysis grounded in financial stewardship.
• Develop comprehensive financial forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term strategic plans, visualizing data to enhance clarity and understanding.
• Analyze financial data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational metrics, and use data visualization techniques to provide clear and actionable insights and recommendations to the executive team.
• Provide guidance to FP&A team members and empower their professional development, with an emphasis on problem solving and data visualization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial goals with overall business objectives.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support financial planning, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance tracking against targets, using data visualization dashboards to facilitate better decision making.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support business initiatives and investment decisions.
• Automate and improve financial planning processes.

What we expect of you:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance/Accounting related positions with at least one year in Financial Planning & Analysis
• Minimum 2 years of progressive management/leadership experience
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data to drive business strategies, with expertise in data visualization tools and techniques.
• Exceptional proficiency in financial modeling and proficiency in using financial software and tools.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic mindset and the ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive change.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach coworkers and build high performing/highly engaged teams.
• Experience with Workday a plus!

What you can expect from us:

Diverse, award-winning culture and work/life benefits.

• We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages along with a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• An inclusive culture that empowers you to bring your best true self and your best ideas. We know diverse perspectives lead to better problem solving and better solutions for our customers.
• A learning environment that empowers you to develop your career with comprehensive resources and support, ongoing education and skills-development training, and robust advancement opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage; coworker stock purchase program; paid vacation time and sick days; tuition reimbursement; coworker discounts; and other generous perks.