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West Monroe · 1 day ago

Senior Partner, Office of the CFO

Chicago

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$380K/yr - $513K/yr

15+ years exp

West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for clients. They are seeking a Senior Partner to lead their Financial Management discipline, providing strategic leadership, business development, and client delivery to optimize financial operations for the Office of the CFO.

Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyService Industry

Responsibilities

Drive opportunity origination at new and existing clients, qualify leads, and collaborate on pursuits for new work, building deep relationships with CFOs and other executive stakeholders

Partner with industry and multidisciplinary teams to identify sales opportunities based on Financial Management offerings, including operational architecture, financial insights, technology enablement, and organizational effectiveness

Initiate and lead business development meetings with prospective clients, understanding their needs and translating goals into actionable engagements

Develop detailed proposals showcasing quantifiable value creation, including work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments

Attend networking events and actively build and leverage a professional network in the Consumer & Industrial Products, High Tech & Software, Private Equity, and middle-market sectors

Lead practice and multidisciplinary teams to deliver transformational solutions for the Office of the CFO, addressing challenges such as scalability, operational inefficiencies, and technology modernization

Provide expertise in back-office applications (ERP, EPM, AR/AP Automation, etc.) strategy, selection, implementation PMO, and change management to ensure clients have scalable, integrated architectures that align with their business goals

Guide clients in evaluating and selecting back-office systems, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and investment theses, while helping them avoid unnecessary customizations

Oversee back-office implementation PMO activities, including governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment, while ensuring seamless collaboration across teams

Deliver tailored solutions for financial process optimization, including record to report, procure to pay, budgeting and forecasting, and financial insights and analytics

Manage client relationships and resolve risks or conflicts professionally to achieve desired outcomes

Serve as a role model to project teams, inspiring collaboration, innovation, and exceptional client service

Collaborate with practice and office leadership to define the culture, strategic direction, and growth strategy for the Financial Management discipline

Lead the development and enhancement of Financial Management offerings, methodologies, and delivery approaches, with a focus on ERP strategy, technology enablement, and financial transformation roadmaps

Drive operational activities such as pipeline management, staffing, financial planning, and recruiting to ensure the practice’s sustained growth

Mentor and coach consultants, fostering a growth mindset and actively participating in career advisory and performance management processes

Promote inclusion and diversity within the practice, encouraging openness to new ideas and perspectives

Qualification

Financial ManagementERP StrategyBusiness DevelopmentConsulting ExpertiseFinancial Process OptimizationChange ManagementLeadership SkillsActive Professional NetworkCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or equivalent experience required

15+ years of experience in financial management, consulting, or related fields, with a proven track record of delivering transformational solutions for the Office of the CFO

5+ years of direct experience as a management consultant, providing advisory services for clients in areas such as operational architecture, financial insights, technology enablement, and organizational effectiveness

Deep experience in ERP strategy, system selection, implementation PMO, and change management, with a focus on aligning solutions to business objectives

Expertise in financial process optimization (record to report, procure to pay, budgeting and forecasting), financial analytics, and technology modernization

Demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary teams, mentoring consultants, and driving business growth through entrepreneurial leadership

Experience in farming leads, managing the sales process (pursuit strategy, client development cycle, proposal creation), and building long-term client relationships

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create impactful executive-ready deliverables and present insights effectively to C-suite stakeholders

An active professional network in industries such as private equity, banking, insurance, healthcare, and consumer and industrial products

A passion for fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, and collaboration while driving business impact

Ability to travel as required based on client and practice demands