Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Join Lyric Opera of Chicago and take ownership of the planning, forecasting, and reporting rhythms that support departmental decision-making. This full-time, exempt role offers a salary of USD 80,000 to 90,000 plus a benefits package designed to support your health and long-term planning, including 401(k) with company match, 403B (no company match), and PTO covering sick, vacation, personal days, and holidays.

As Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, you will report to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and lead day-to-day budgeting and forecasting, including maintaining the department budgeting system in Prophix. You will also supervise two financial analysts, helping build strong analysis skills through guidance and mentorship, while contributing to executive-level and Board Committee reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budget planning cycle, ensuring departments submit complete, accurate, well-supported budgets aligned with current and long-range planning.
• Oversee the quarterly reforecasting process through leading and attending quarterly review meetings with each department to discuss risks and opportunities.
• Review departmental submissions for both budgeting and forecasting and challenge assumptions professionally when needed.
• Lead monthly close activities by coordinating the budget reporting process and preparing and distributing monthly financial activity reports with the financial analysts.
• Facilitate and attend budget variance analysis meetings with budget holders, reviewing weekly and monthly revenue and expense activity.
• Monitor budget to actual performance throughout the fiscal year and provide regular updates to the Director of FP&A and department stakeholders, flagging potential cost overruns and other areas of concern.
• Partner with the Director of FP&A to support corrective actions and timely communication when issues arise.
• Support month- and year-end reporting, including variance analyses and report reconciliations for assigned areas.
• Prepare recurring components of financial analysis for executive-level and Board Committee reporting.
• Lead the annual process for uploading and maintaining department budgets in Prophix, and assist departments in using their Prophix reports.
• Perform Prophix system maintenance and updates as required and serve as a back-up system administrator.
• Build strong relationships across Finance and departments to promote awareness of financial results and sustain departmental accountability.
• Supervise a team of two financial analysts by providing guidance, mentorship, and support for professional growth.
• As available, lead the FP&A team summer internship project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (or equivalent experience) required.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in FP&A, budgeting, and reporting, with at least two years of supervisory, mentoring, and/or team leadership experience required.
• Prior non-profit experience and familiarity with the performing arts preferred.
• Advanced Excel, experience using budgeting and accounting software, and strong data analysis and reporting skills required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) required.
• Proactive problem-solving and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating cross-departmental processes.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work and think independently and also collaborate effectively with a larger team.

Technology

• Excel
• Prophix

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 403B (no company match)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO (including sick, vacation, and personal days, and holidays)
• Life/AD&D coverage
• Opportunities for professional development
• Complimentary tickets

Work Conditions

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

Location: United States (onsite)

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 (5:00pm CT)