Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Summary:

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is responsible for organizing and managing the regional financial planning and analysis function to provide executive and commercial management with the financial information and analysis necessary to operate and manage the business. This position will report directly to the Corporate Director of Finance and will also collaborate with many other members of management of the Company to coordinate the financial information from around the organization to ensure the integrity and consistency of the information reported both internally and external to the Company. Key specific functions will include monthly reporting and analysis of actual results against forecast/budget, assisting our commercial organization with pricing and other customer analysis, leading the forecast/budget process for their region, and supporting the global financial planning and analysis team and leadership with other critical company initiatives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and organize the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes in compliance with corporate deadlines.
• Participate in forecast/budget reviews to understand, challenge, and document key points and decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision making across the organization.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
• Lead and manage the reporting process in compliance with management format and deadlines to produce required reporting packages, analysis, and presentations such as monthly reports, quarterly business reviews, and various supplemental reporting requests.
• Prepare and analyze custom pricing proposals working closely with commercial leadership.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Work with a global team of analysts in support of the financial planning and analysis needs of the organization.

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of experience in different areas of Finance (accounting, reporting, budget, audit, financial analysis).
• Knowledge and experience with budgeting, financial benchmarking, and variance analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing industry desirable, but not required.
• Experience with JDE and Hyperion desirable.
• Strong application skills on a variety of computer software applications, i.e. MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with data visualization software i.e. Power BI
• Strong communication and listening skills with ability to work effectively with non-accounting/finance leaders in the organization.
• Ability to summarize extensive data and bring context to information for effective decision making and management.
• Ability to report accurately, meets tight deadlines, work on projects independently, be self-motivated and multi-task.
• Multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.