Sr Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Overview :

The Senior Regional Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (RFP&A) is directly responsible for budgeting, forecasting, compiling and analyzing financial results for Market Centers as assigned by the Director - Finance & Controller. Act as a consultative business partner to operations management, the regional finance organization and Vestis Corporate Finance.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

Plan, analyze, organize and enter detailed finance information into Hyperion Financial Planning (HFP) for the forecasting and planning of financial information for all MCs in the region(s). Prepare relevant and accurate information monthly under tight deadlines for presentation at meetings that explain the results and estimates; Key point of contact for regional finance, operations management and liaison with Vestis corporate finance on matters concerning the forecast and budget; Create, analyze and deliver the annual budget, forecast, reforecast, strategic plan, revenue projections and management incentive bonus plan using HFP; Assist the Director - Finance & Controller with review and analysis of weekly and monthly Market Center and Region financial results; Maintain focus on providing outstanding customer service to internal and external customers within the Region; Evaluation of processes and procedures to gain efficiencies and cost savings by driving continuous improvement of the finance organization; utilizing standardization, simplification, and automation when possible; Solicit appropriate expertise of the Director - Finance & Controller, operations management and Vestis corporate finance to ensure proper resolution to complex issues; Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Strong knowledge of accounting and finance. Understands the mechanics behind and dependencies between the profit and loss statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows; Demonstrated experience with ERP and business planning systems (Hyperion required Oracle a plus); Superior interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to relate to and cooperate well with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. Ability to communicate and work with cross-functional teams and all levels in the organization; Considerable knowledge of accounting standards, practices, and procedures; MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) required, with proficiency in Excel. Strong Essbase / Smartview skills required; Flexible, adaptive, responsive to rapidly changing environment; Strong analytical and process management skills; Very detailed oriented and vigilant; Strong self-directed organizational skills to organize time effectively and prioritize; Change oriented and flexible, with a high level of maturity.

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial analysis

Education :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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