Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

JOB SUMMARY

A Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to support strategic decision-making within the organization. This role involves analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing insights to drive business performance, while collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with the company's financial goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    The FP&A Manager serves as the primary point of contact for finance matters within scope, including but not limited to P&L Reporting, Operating Expense, and Capital expenditures.  Responsibilities include:
•    Partner with key business stakeholders and the Director and DVP of FP&A to evaluate and drive business unit financial performance. 
•    Lead recurring financial review meetings with stakeholders and develop action plans to exceed targets.
•    Manage and develop the planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly financial results processes, and their continuous innovation.
•    Utilize the company’s Oracle EPM, Tableau, and Excel to craft sales, operational and or management financial analytical insights and recommendations that are clear, accurate and actionable.
•    Provide local thought leadership and oversight for team members on their recurring duties.

JOB SKILLS AND TRAITS
•    Self-starter with a strong work ethic, highly team-oriented, inquisitive, enjoy problem solving and focused on results.
•    Comfortable completing projects requiring individual initiative and flexibility with minimal supervision.
•    Positive get-it-done attitude and agile approach to problem solving.
•    Able to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment, demonstrates flexibility as priorities change.

QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business related major required, MBA preferred.
•    8+ years relevant experience in positions that require senior level business partnering and financial analysis with a proven track record of success and demonstrated career advancement.
•    Demonstrated financial acumen and/or analytical experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results.
•    Skilled and experienced in negotiating client, vendor and service contracts.
•    Familiar with U.S. GAAP and financial systems in an international organization.