Enterprise Head - FP & A
Company: Orbus Visual Communications
Location: Woodridge
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Enterprise Head of
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Location: Woodridge, IL
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Team: Initially an
individual contributor; opportunity to build and lead a team
Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on
Enterprise Head of FP&A to lead and own all aspects of
financial planning and analysis for our growing organization. This
is a unique opportunity to build the FP&A function from scratch
for a private equity-backed portfolio company. The individual will
serve as a strategic business partner, providing critical,
data-driven insights / recommendations to executive leadership,
taking full responsibility for developing and managing the
company's budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, pricing
strategy, and financial insights. Initially operating as a team of
two, this role offers the opportunity to build the FP&A
function from the ground up, with the potential to hire and mentor
another junior analyst in the future. The ideal candidate has
meaningful financial modeling and data analysis experience, is
action oriented, and is a collaborative team member who has a deep
understanding of all aspects of the financial reporting and
planning processes. Key Responsibilities Planning, Forecasting, and
Strategic Initiatives · Own the annual operating plan (AOP)
development process from start to finish, including coordination
with business leaders, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and
executive presentation. Outputs include but are not limited to
detailed income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow
statements in collaboration with department and subsidiary leaders.
· Lead the preparation and presentation of the long-range strategic
plan (3-5 years), incorporating market trends, business drivers,
and growth opportunities. · Develop and manage rolling forecasts,
aligning financial and operational metrics. Performance Management
& Business Insights · Design and implement key performance
indicators (KPIs) and reporting tools to monitor business
performance and inform strategic decisions. · Create and maintain
daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and LTM dashboards segmented by
entity, site, department, division, product category, product line,
and SKU. · Own the preparation, coordination, and presentation of
the Monthly Business Review (MBR) for executive leadership. Data
Analysis & Decision Support · Develop and lead price/volume/mix
(PVM) analysis to evaluate revenue and margin drivers. · Own
pricing strategy development in partnership with sales and
marketing and make pricing recommendations across products and
business segments. · Partner with sales, marketing, operations, and
product teams to evaluate the financial impact of business
initiatives and commercial strategies. · Conduct in-depth financial
analysis to identify trends, drive management decisions, and
augment capital allocation decisions. · Collaborate with accounting
team to enhance financial reporting. · Evaluate opportunities for
investment, revenue enhancement, cost reduction, and process
improvement. · Support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other
corporate finance activities as needed. · Identify and implement
process improvements to scale FP&A tools, templates, and
routines. · Lead the development of automated reporting and
scenario modeling to support strategic planning Systems,
Automation, and Business Intelligence · Lead automation initiatives
to streamline reporting and forecasting processes. · Design and
build Power BI dashboards to deliver real-time, actionable insights
across the business. · Own the financial data architecture and
ensure integrity of financial data used in reporting and analysis.
Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting,
Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred. · 5
years of progressive FP&A and/or corporate finance experience,
with demonstrated ownership of the budget, forecast, and strategic
planning processes. Backgrounds in consulting, investment banking,
and private equity to be considered as well. · Expert in financial
modeling, data visualization, ability to translate financial
analysis into strategic insights, and presentation to senior
leadership. · Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint;
proficiency with business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI,
Tableau, Looker, Profix), ERP systems, and planning tools (e.g.,
NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar). · Experience in
a fast-paced, high-growth, private equity-owned, and/or mid-size
company environment, ideally in a lean FP&A role. · Excellent
communication, collaboration, and project management skills. ·
Ability to operate strategically and tactically in a dynamic,
evolving business environment. Preferred Attributes · Self-starter
with a high degree of initiative and ownership. · Curious,
analytical mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and
automation. · Comfortable working in ambiguity and wearing multiple
hats. · Highly driven individual with a strong financial skillset,
business acumen, and an entrepreneurial mindset, with an ability to
influence with and without authority. · Strong analytical,
problem-solving, and decision-making skills. · Excellent
communication and leadership skills with the ability to work
cross-functionally. · Experience in visual communications, live
events, trade shows, or custom fabrication industries. ·
Familiarity with job costing, WIP tracking, and event/project
lifecycle financials. · Background in supporting sales enablement
and marketing performance analysis. What We Offer · Opportunity to
build the FP&A function from scratch. · High visibility with
executive leadership. · Competitive compensation, benefits, and
performance-based incentives. Company Description Orbus Visual
Communications® is a market-leading group of brands in the United
States and Canada that specialize in the manufacture and production
of portable, modular, and custom displays used in events, exhibits,
retail, and workplace interiors. Brands within the group include
The Exhibitors’ Handbook®, Promo HandbookTM, Nimlok®, Nimlok
Canada, Fabric Images®, SEG Systems & Services®, Ultima® Displays
Canada, and SignPro Systems®. Orbus’ supply and manufacturing
operations reside in Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte, and Toronto.
For more information, visit www.orbus.com. Make sure to visit our
Career Center for a full list of employment opportunities:
https://www.orbus.com/about-us/careers Company Description Orbus
Visual Communications® is a market-leading group of brands in the
United States and Canada that specialize in the manufacture and
production of portable, modular, and custom displays used in
events, exhibits, retail, and workplace interiors. Brands within
the group include The Exhibitors’ Handbook®, Promo HandbookTM,
Nimlok®, Nimlok Canada, Fabric Images®, SEG Systems & Services®,
Ultima® Displays Canada, and SignPro Systems®. Orbus’ supply and
manufacturing operations reside in Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte,
and Toronto. For more information, visit www.orbus.com. Make sure
to visit our Career Center for a full list of employment
opportunities: https://www.orbus.com/about-us/careers
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