Smartly

Smartly

Finance Business Partner (Chicago)

Chicago · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$160kDetected 3 days ago
SQLForecastingBudgetingExcelFP&ACustomer SupportLeadershipAdaptabilityFinancial Modeling

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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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Level IV · 4×
Level I$72,0721 entry
Level II$92,2692 entries
Level III$112,4863 entries
Level IV$132,6834 entries

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About the role

  • SaaS or Agency experience is highly desirable, though not essential.
  • Track, analyse, and forecast key business and financial KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands.
  • We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok.
  • Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries.
  • Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in Commercial Finance/FP&A/Consulting or Private Equity/VC.
  • Have exceptional analytical and modelling skills, with the ability to turn numbers into narrative.
  • Are a strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executive leadership.

Skills

  • Possess advanced Excel user, comfortable working with SQL, large data models, and performance frameworks.
  • Reporting and performance frameworks are streamlined, giving clear visibility of results and drivers.

Compensation

  • $140,000 to $160,000
  • We take into consideration an individual's background, expertise, and experience in determining final salary.
  • Salary Range (USD): $140,000 to $160,000

Benefits

  • Five weeks paid time off (PTO), 11 company paid holidays, unlimited sick days
  • Generous healthcare packages & mental health benefits
  • 401K plus matching & equity grants for all new Smartlies
  • Wellness benefit & learning reimbursement opportunities
  • Volunteer time off days & company donation matching opportunities
  • The base pay range for this position is as mentioned below per year, plus an annual performance bonus.

Company info

  • About Smartly
  • Smartly is a global leader in digital advertising automation, helping brands and agencies scale their paid social and digital campaigns with efficiency, creativity, and measurable results.
  • We partner with some of the world's largest advertisers, driving impact across multiple platforms and channels.
  • We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our growing Commercial Finance / FP&A team in Chicago.
  • As a Finance Business Partner at Smartly, you will...
  • Act as a strategic business partner to Leadership and department heads, delivering financial and data-driven analyses with impactful insights and recommendations.
  • Lead quarterly forecasting and budget planning processes in close partnership with Leadership and department leaders.
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