Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Manages the financial planning and analysis activities providing oversight support, mentoring team members, and collaborating to develop objectives and goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.
• May act as a mentor, providing functional guidance, support and advice to Financial Analysts in the department
• Responsible for the preparation of all budgets, forecasts and strategic plans.
• Evaluates controls, identifies and controls gaps, and prepares and reviews narrative and templates as necessary.
• Prepares periodic in-depth financial reports evaluating and interpreting the company's financial performance to support the Company's financial objectives.
• Prepares/reviews Financial Review Charts for budget, results of operations, and financial position for management.
• Manages the functions of operating expense analysis and partners with department heads to analyze and plan expenses
• Perform due diligence activities in support of various business development initiatives.
• Develops comprehensive strategies for analyzing and adjusting processes and procedures to attain maximum efficiencies.
• Provides financial analysis and cash flow analysis for capital appropriations.
• Manages the coordination of activities of a section or department with direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.
• Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interprets and recommends change to policies and establishes procedures that effect immediate organization(s).
• Interacts with internal departments and external customers; particularly in problem resolution. Acts as an advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
• Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations.
• Provides technical guidance.
• Assists with various projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required; Advanced Degree desirable.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 8+ years' experience in financial modeling and planning.
• Strong analytical, project management, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Advanced financial modeling skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within short time constraints in a complex system and business integrated environment.
• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.