Senior Manager, FP&A

CDW

. Serve as a thought leader for the FP&A team, business segments, and channels, driving ad hoc accounting and finance projects .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $141,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on project-based revenue recognition and operational KPI analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, manage P&Ls, and deliver insights to senior leadership while driving process improvements.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisProject-Based Revenue RecognitionTeam LeadershipAdvanced Analytical SkillsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Finance ExperienceAccounting PrinciplesCost ManagementOperational KPI AnalysisFinancial ModelingBudgeting PracticesAd Hoc Accounting ProjectsProcess ImprovementData ReconciliationForecasting

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWorkday Adaptive

Industry Keywords

FP&AP&L ManagementBusiness Operations SupportFinancial InsightsCross-Functional Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a thought leader for the FP&A team, business segments, and channels, driving ad hoc accounting and finance projects
Manage FP&A team members, providing leadership, guidance, and development opportunities
Ensure planning and budgeting practices and procedures are appropriate and continuously advance the team’s analytical toolkit
Own practice-level P&Ls, reconciling delivery and project data from operational systems to financials and driving standardization across system sources
Partner with the Services FP&A team to build and maintain core services and solutions operating metrics, including backlog, utilization, attach rate, and project margin
Translate financial results into forward-looking insights for senior leadership
Provide business operations support, including month-end transaction processing and related administrative and operational responsibilities
Compile and review the organization’s financial plan and forecasts
Provide financial planning and analytical support to business partners
Deliver regular business performance reporting to C-suite and senior management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
7+ years of Finance/Accounting experience
3+ years of progressive leadership experience
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles and ability to apply them in business analysis
Experience supporting technology and/or services-centric P&Ls
Expertise in project-based revenue recognition, cost management, and operational KPI analysis preferred
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Workday Adaptive experience preferred
Proven team leadership skills and ability to build productive cross-functional relationships
Track record of identifying process and system improvements and leading successful implementations
Successful history of developing and maintaining financial models
Comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview provided by CDW
Collaborative environment where work matters, growth is supported, and contributions help shape what’s next