What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis position at Ascendo Resources?
Our client is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to support our corporate & field operations. The position is responsible for analyzing daily operating financial results and statistics for the company’s field locations. This position will analyze and provide insight and recommendations regarding operational performance and process improvements. The Director will lead the forecasting and budgeting process and will provide impactful analysis, develop KPIs, and enhance internal/external reporting. The Director will use information, systems, and processes to evaluate and help solve complex business challenges. This position requires a specific technical skill set, as well as the ability work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Job Duties:
- Prepare financial materials for Management, Ownership, Board of Director and Audit Committee meetings.
- Review monthly results and provide variance explanations to budget, forecast, etc.
- Lead and drive the weekly flash review, monthly forecasting and annual budget processes
- Expand and Develop KPIs and reporting dashboards leveraging company data analytics tool.
- Create impactful ad hoc financial analysis to help business leaders and drive performance in organization
- Support special projects that have either been requested by the company’s senior leadership team, or have been identified through normal work routines by identifying existing process weaknesses, developing potential enhancements, and working with other Company managers to implement changes.
- Projects typically require the candidate to have a working knowledge of the operations that is obtained through account visits, operational experience, and day to day work routines.
- Oversee procurement process and assist in vendor negotiation when necessary
- Advise senior management on financial matters and on the potential impact of current and future laws, regulations, and compliance on the operation of the organization
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
· CPA or CMA preferred
· 10 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, reporting in mid to large size firm
· Large ERP Systems Experience preferred.
· Power BI or other data analytics tools experience preferred.
· Strong Excel skills – pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000
