Senior Finance Manager
Senior Finance ManagerLaSalle Network has partnered with a high-growth, private equitybacked SaaS company headquartered in downtown Chicago, seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join their lean, high-impact finance team. This role sits at the center of the business and offers direct exposure to executive leadership and investors.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy owning models end-to-end, and want a seat at the table as strategic decisions are made, this is an opportunity to step into a visible, career-accelerating role.
Base salary for this role is budgeted between $170,000-195,000+ commensurate with experience, eligible for additional bonuses, and will primarily sit in their Chicago Loop office. A comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees is offered as well.
Responsibilities:
Own all financial models internally, including operating models, forecasts, budgets, and long-range planning
Serve as a key finance partner to our PE sponsors, supporting investor reporting, board materials, and ad-hoc analysis
Lead and manage day-to-day FP&A, including monthly variance analysis, KPI tracking, and performance insights
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Operations to support growth initiatives and improve unit economics
Analyze SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, CAC, LTV, cohort performance) and translate data into clear recommendations
Support strategic initiatives such as pricing analysis, new product launches, and M&A integration
Required Skillset:
7+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or PE-backed operating companies. Candidates MUST have experience working at a PE-backed software company.
Strong financial modeling skills with the ability to build and maintain models from scratch
Experience interfacing with senior leadership and/or investors; PE-backed or SaaS experience is a strong plus
Candidates MUST have experience owning SaaS specific metrics previously.
High attention to detail with the confidence to operate independently
Excellent communication skills able to tell a clear story with numbers
Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarity with SaaS analytics tools is a bonus
Why Join:
Direct exposure to private equity investors and executive leadership
True ownership this is not a "plug-and-play" manager role
Opportunity to influence strategy at a critical growth stage
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work model in downtown Chicago
This role is ideal for someone ready to step into a visible, high-responsibility finance seat and grow with a scaling SaaS business.
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.