Finance Manager Jobs in Illinois
Finance Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, and healthcare finance across industries anchored in manufacturing, financial services, and professional services. Chicago drives the majority of openings, but Naperville and Schaumburg also generate consistent volume through their dense corporate and regional headquarters presence. Employers with a lasting footprint in Illinois, including Caterpillar, Baxter International, and United Airlines, regularly seek finance managers at levels ranging from first-time managers stepping up from senior analyst roles through seasoned directors overseeing multi-entity operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
As Manager, Business Enablement within Commercial Controllership Finance, you will lead strategic initiatives, partner across functions, and improve how the commercial organization plans, manages investments, and makes decisions. Reporting to the Associate Director, Business Enablement, you will provide financial leadership and present insights and recommendations to senior executives.
You will manage a commercial investment optimization program, partner with Supply Chain and Finance on demand reporting and annual planning, and help develop AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial investment optimization program, including quarterly steering committee reviews, investment governance, and savings tracking across long-term plans, annual budgets, and forecasts.
- Drive program adoption and partner with procurement and finance teams to improve visibility, engagement, and investment decisions.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Finance to deliver complete, accurate, and timely monthly demand reporting, including sample units, for executive sales and operations planning reviews.
- Coordinate monthly demand uncertainty assessments and commentary with U.S. therapeutic area finance teams.
- Lead the annual minimum–maximum planning process with U.S. and international therapeutic area teams to align Commercial and Operations and support executive decisions.
- Lead commercially sponsored initiatives and ad hoc projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating progress and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Identify and implement process improvements and AI-enabled solutions that strengthen reporting, efficiency, and decision-making.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
- MBA is a plus.
- 7+ years of progressive, relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of financial processes and systems, with an interest in improving how they work.
- Strong project management and strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leaders, listen effectively, and influence without direct authority.
- A proactive, curious, and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and implement improvements.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
As Manager, Business Enablement within Commercial Controllership Finance, you will lead strategic initiatives, partner across functions, and improve how the commercial organization plans, manages investments, and makes decisions. Reporting to the Associate Director, Business Enablement, you will provide financial leadership and present insights and recommendations to senior executives.
You will manage a commercial investment optimization program, partner with Supply Chain and Finance on demand reporting and annual planning, and help develop AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial investment optimization program, including quarterly steering committee reviews, investment governance, and savings tracking across long-term plans, annual budgets, and forecasts.
- Drive program adoption and partner with procurement and finance teams to improve visibility, engagement, and investment decisions.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Finance to deliver complete, accurate, and timely monthly demand reporting, including sample units, for executive sales and operations planning reviews.
- Coordinate monthly demand uncertainty assessments and commentary with U.S. therapeutic area finance teams.
- Lead the annual minimum–maximum planning process with U.S. and international therapeutic area teams to align Commercial and Operations and support executive decisions.
- Lead commercially sponsored initiatives and ad hoc projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating progress and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Identify and implement process improvements and AI-enabled solutions that strengthen reporting, efficiency, and decision-making.
Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
- MBA is a plus.
- 7+ years of progressive, relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of financial processes and systems, with an interest in improving how they work.
- Strong project management and strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leaders, listen effectively, and influence without direct authority.
- A proactive, curious, and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and implement improvements.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Finance Manager Job Market in Illinois
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related business field required
- CPA license or CFA designation strongly preferred by Illinois employers
- Five or more years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience building budgets, forecasts, and multi-year financial models
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday
- Strong communication skills to present financial results to senior leadership
Finance Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a finance manager in Illinois?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting combined with several years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance. Illinois does not require a state-issued license specifically for finance managers, but employers across Chicago and the broader Illinois market consistently favor candidates who hold a CPA license issued through the Illinois Board of Examiners or a CFA charter, as these credentials signal both technical rigor and professional credibility.
Which companies hire finance managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring finance managers in Illinois right now include AbbVie, EY, and Kraft Heinz, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major healthcare systems, and manufacturing companies means demand is distributed across industries rather than limited to a single sector.
Which Illinois cities have the most finance manager jobs?
Chicago, Mettawa, and Northbrook account for the most finance manager openings in Illinois. Chicago leads decisively given its density of corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and large healthcare systems, while Naperville and Schaumburg draw significant volume from the suburban corporate campuses and regional offices that line the I-88 and I-90 corridors.
Are there remote finance manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and they are more common than in many comparable management roles. About 87% of finance manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the work. Responsibilities centered on financial modeling, reporting, and FP&A are the most frequently offered on a remote or hybrid basis, while roles requiring close coordination with operations or physical inventory tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a finance manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a finance manager role from a senior financial analyst or accounting supervisor position at a large Illinois employer. Companies such as Caterpillar, Advocate Health, and major Chicago-area financial institutions regularly hire analysts and staff accountants into rotational or development programs that feed management roles. Earning a CPA through the Illinois Board of Examiners while in an analyst position accelerates that transition, and candidates who combine the credential with experience owning a budget or forecast cycle are consistently competitive for first-time manager openings.
Where can I find and apply to finance manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to finance manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and goals, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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