Manager - FP&A
Job Description:
The Manager FP&A is responsible for providing analytical decision support and performance analysis on key areas in the business including recommendations for actions. This person's primary role is to partner with the business to drive more efficient and profitable results. This person is responsible for accurately forecasting and reporting business results on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis and also for the identification of gaps and opportunities vs. expectations. In addition, the manager is responsible for the annual operating and capital plans, including input and analysis into the strategic planning process. This individual must possess excellent analytical skills, critical thinking, and also an attention to detail. They must be able to present complex analysis in a simplified way and have the ability to communicate to a variety of business partners and management. To be successful, the manager must demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities to improve the business results and/or processes and the ability to drive change throughout the organization.
Responsibilities:
Periodic business reporting and forecasting:
* Complete accurate weekly, monthly and annual business reporting and forecasting working in partnership with business leaders. Includes consolidating, reviewing and analyzing financial and operational data.
* Participate in month-end close process to ensure business area financials are appropriate.
* Provide comprehensive variance analysis including identification of trends, gaps, and opportunity areas within the business. Includes recommendations for possible course corrections needed to respective partners and management based on review and assessment of results.
* Provide effective communication of results in a variety of formats such as presentations, written, or oral communication.
Planning and budgeting:
* Support business units in preparation for annual strategic planning process.
* Ensure strategic initiatives are in place, measurable, and linked to financial plans.
* Prepare the annual operating and capital budgets for the business unit area of responsibility. Including proper planning for headcount, initiatives, expenses, and all operational metrics.
Business Analysis and Process Improvement:
* Plan, facilitate, and implement ad hoc analysis to support decision making
* Provide analysis and evaluations of various business initiatives and performance.
* Independently identify opportunities for improvement in the business results through better decision making leading to increased sales, increased efficiencies, or cost savings.
* Identify and develop process improvements throughout area of responsibility.
* Prepare pre and post analysis on capital projects including ROI calculations and recommendations.
Requirements:
Requirements:
Education:
* Bachelors degree in Finance, MBA preferred
* 5-7 years relevant experience
Skills:
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Demonstrated critical thinking skills
* Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to partner and influence business leaders - proven teamwork skills
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Working knowledge of ACCESS or other databases.
* Preferred-knowledge of Hyperion/Essbase and Business Objects
* Preferred-management experience
