Manager Fin Planning and Analysis

Job Overview

The Manager  FP and A role is responsible for the budgeting and forecasting of functions throughout the business. In addition, this role is responsible for performing analysis of budget and actual variances to identify the root cause of variances and identifying actions for the business to take to improve financial performance. Also, as a steward of the company's financial resources, this role is responsible for performing ad hoc analyses of business projects and investments to determine its financial returns and impacts across the business. As the financial leader of a function, this role must be able to present financial results to business leaders in a manner that is understood and builds financial acumen.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the budgeting and forecasting of financial results for functional areas throughout the business, including headcount and OPEX planning across multiple categories of expenses
• Assesses, and manages a team that evaluates the financial performance of the business compared to budgeted results and delivers insights to executive leaders on the drivers of business performance, and suggests actions to take to improve areas of performance
• Manages, leads, and motivates the FP and A team to deliver results by communicating company goals and deadlines; engaging and developing teammates through effective performance management, and coaching and training
• Implements continuous improvement methods and embodies company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
• Performs ad hoc analysis of projects, investments and determines the financial impact of an investment or decision made to evaluate whether the project, investment was successful or determines if adjustments are required
• Presents the financial results to senior leadership, including the drivers and drains of results, and recommends actions to be taken to improve financial results

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Management of employees, financial analysis, strong at executive presentation (both written and oral)
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments with varying deadlines, continuous improvement mindset, experience in planning and analysis systems
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired through 5 to up to 7 years of work experience
• Finance degree or MBA preferred

Work Environment

Office environment