FP&A Manager

Beghou brings over three decades of experience helping life sciences companies optimize their commercialization through strategic insight, advanced analytics, and technology. From developing go-to-market strategies and building foundational data analytics infrastructures to leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customer insights and engagement, Beghou helps life sciences companies maximize performance across their portfolios. Beghou also deploys proprietary and third-party technology solutions to help companies forecast performance, design territories, manage customer data, organize, and report on medical and commercial data, and more. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, we have 10 global offices.

Our mission is to bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life sciences companies navigate the complexity of health care and improve patient outcomes.

The FP&A Manager will play a key role in driving the company's financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis efforts. This individual will build and manage financial models, deliver actionable insights to leadership, and partner cross-functionally to support business decision-making and long-range planning. As the FP&A function grows, this role will have the opportunity to take on people management responsibilities and help shape the future of the team.

This is a hybrid position for candidates based in the Chicagoland area.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Own the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, incorporating key business drivers such as revenue, margins, utilization, and headcount
• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget vs. forecast) and provide clear, data-driven insights to leadership
• Analyze trends in financial and operational metrics, identifying risks and opportunities

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

• Partner with department leaders to monitor expenses, improve cost controls, and track performance against budget
• Support strategic decision-making, including pricing, hiring, and investment initiatives
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to measure business performance (e.g., revenue, utilization, profitability)
• Conduct ad hoc financial and operational analyses to support executive leadership

Revenue & Operational Forecasting

• Build and maintain revenue forecasts leveraging sales pipeline and operational data (e.g., HubSpot)
• Analyze revenue drivers, including pipeline conversion, utilization, and client/project performance
• Support workforce planning efforts, including headcount forecasting and billable vs. non-billable resource allocation
• Perform scenario planning to evaluate growth opportunities and risk mitigation strategies

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Oversee preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for leadership and the Board
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, identifying and implementing process improvements
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to support month-end close and reporting alignment
• Support system implementations and enhancements related to financial planning and reporting tools

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide mentorship and guidance to FP&A analysts as the team grows
• Help build scalable processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, curiosity, and accountability

These Core Responsibilities are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or consulting
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with experience building forward-looking models
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Sage Intacct, HubSpot, or similar systems preferred
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and variance analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities

Compensation and Benefits

Beghou Consulting offers a competitive compensation package and a full complement of benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life & AD&D, disability, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, company holidays, paid parental & bonding leave, and a flexible hybrid work policy.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, performance bonuses, and monthly phone stipend.
• Growth & Giving Back: Mentorship, training, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation match.
• Culture & Values: A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.