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Smartly.io lists this Finance Business Partner opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Reporting to: Head of Commercial Finance
We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our growing Commercial Finance / FP&A team in Chicago
This role is a critical link between Finance and the business, supporting C-Suite stakeholders with financial insight, analysis, and decision support to drive growth and profitability
Act as a strategic business partner to Leadership and department heads, delivering financial and data-driven analyses with impactful insights and recommendations
Track, analyse, and forecast key business and financial KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Lead quarterly forecasting and budget planning processes in close partnership with Leadership and department leaders
Support commercial decisions, including pricing, deal reviews, and investment cases, through robust financial modelling
Drive process improvements across forecasting, reporting, and business partnering activities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Ops and Product teams
What Success Looks Like in 12 Months:
Built trusted relationships with Commercial leaders, becoming a go-to partner for financial insight
Forecasting and planning processes are accurate, efficient, and widely adopted across the business
Delivered meaningful analysis that shaped commercial strategy and influenced key decisions
Pricing, deal reviews, and investment cases consistently benefit from your financial modelling and recommendations
Reporting and performance frameworks are streamlined, giving clear visibility of results and drivers
Identified and implemented process improvements that make finance a stronger enabler of growth
Recognised as a high-impact member of the Commercial Finance/FP&A team, with clear potential to take on broader responsibilities. A genuine bar raiser
Why Join Smartly?
Work at the forefront of AdTech with a fast-growing global SaaS company
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
Collaborative, international culture with offices worldwide
Benefits
Career development opportunities, bonus programs and annual performance reviews
Hybrid working model, with the option to work abroad for up to 30 days
Company equity options program
Paid holidays, OOO time and family leaves
Generous healthcare packages and mental health services
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in Commercial Finance/FP&A/Consulting or Private Equity/VC.
SaaS or Agency experience is highly desirable, though not essential
Are a self-starter: curious, adaptable, and motivated by impact — always looking for ways to improve how things work
Are collaborative mindset with a track record of building relationships across teams, regions, and functions
Have exceptional analytical and modelling skills, with the ability to turn numbers into narrative
Bonus: SaaS or Agency experience is highly desirable, though not essential
Are commercially minded, with a strong understanding of how finance enables strategic growth
Are a strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executive leadership
Have 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, private equity, venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, public markets investing, or equity research
Are confident in managing P&Ls, forecasts, and headcount plans
Possess advanced Excel user, comfortable working with SQL, large data models, and performance frameworks
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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