Manager FP & A

Manager Financial Planning & Analysis  

Position Overview

This position has the responsibility to support all aspects of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function. The FP&A is the primary resource for and will assist the VP of Finance in planning and preparation for periodic forecasting budgeting, and reporting exercise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with the VP of Finance, oversees the Company annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Provides training and guidance to area managers and consolidates results for executive management.
• Supports the CFO and VP of Finance with analytics around potential M&A activities including integration.
• Oversees the Company’s sales analytics including pricing, margin, and customer level reporting.
• Serves as the “subject matter expert” on Company forecasting software, providing training for users and management of the system.
• Participates in establishing strategic plans and objectives. Provides high-level guidance and support to employees and other managers.
• Assists and supports areas of general accounting, internal auditing and budgetary controls.
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May oversee the activities of others.
• Responsible for compliance with quality system procedures and all regulatory requirements.
• Consistently promote collaboration, positivity, accountability and resourcefulness. Must demonstrate mutual respect, ongoing
  communication and a positive outlook with both internal team members and customers.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptionally strong skills building, maintaining, and updating very complex Excel models is required.
• Strong experience in G/L accounting systems and financial planning software is needed.
• Successful experience implementing and managing software applications is strongly desired.
• MBA and/or CPA are a plus.
• Having wide-ranging experience. Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Must be able to understand job duties and responsibilities, have the necessary skills/knowledge and be willing and able to continue learning and growing within the field.
• Must be skilled at managing a significant workload and obtaining positive results, taking on additional responsibility and managing priorities as needed.
• Must be accurate, detailed, committed to high quality standards and pro-active in finding solutions to achieve successful outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce accurate, punctual reports/information, as required and thoroughly share information with others. Must be able to read, write and speak effectively.
• Exceptional listening skills with the ability to seek constructive feedback, build relationships, promote teamwork and remain flexible and open-minded. Able to quickly adapt to change.
• Capable of following realistic plans, goal setting, resource management, contingency planning, coordinating and cooperating with others.
• Capable of working thoughtfully under pressure and in a timely manner.