Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

This broad-ranging, critical position is responsible for execution of all the related business and financial processes that are necessary for meeting the analytical and reporting needs of the business. This position is also responsible for the integrity of profitability in the business, as well as all financial planning and reporting.

• Provides leadership to ensure the profitability of business, working alongside Product Management, Commercial, Procurement and other key functional areas to drive success. This includes leading the preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting and business review packages for senior business leaders.
• Assures the activities of the finance organization are aligned to meet the analytical and reporting needs for management.
• Clearly communicates results, issues, trends and all other relevant financial issues to, Management, including Executive staff and Board of Directors
• Guides the leadership team in decision making and actions on a day-to-day basis as well as on a monthly/annual forecasting/planning basis.
• Helps lead the coordination and completion of annual and longer-range plans for the business.
• Develops, introduces and implements financial tools that drive key business metrics (margin management, freight costs, contract terms, customer rebates, etc).
• Establishes and maintains systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, process and data.
• Acts as a liaison between business team and Corporate Finance functions, including leading implementation of new or revised reporting requirements.
• Supports the preparation of investor/lender materials for quarterly and annual presentations.
• Special projects as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business or related field required.
• MBA and/or CPA a plus
• 5 – 8 years of progressive corporate or business unit finance roles providing business partnership to executives