Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Treasury

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team! In this role, you will lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, and conduct in-depth analysis of monthly financial statements. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting daily treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, managing borrowings and loan repayments, and assisting with the oversight of credit facilities.

The salary range for this position is $145,000-$155,000 based on experience and qualifications.

This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility.

ECHO’s benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, while actively monitoring and managing expenditures.
• Lead all business analysis activities across the company, including tracking sales and margin performance, POS sales trends, and assessing product and customer profitability.
• Initiate and manage analysis projects on key business topics; provide ad hoc analytical support to the VP of Finance, and proactively communicate insights and findings to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
• Serve as a power user of the company’s business intelligence tools, creating impactful reports and dashboards for company-wide use. Champion the transition from periodic Excel and email reports to real-time, online data consumption.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on the company’s current financial status, including forecasts for upcoming quarters.
• Assess the financial viability and return on investment (ROI) of capital expenditures, marketing initiatives, customer programs, and other major company investments.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing banking transactions for the company.
• Support treasury management activities for subsidiaries, including overseeing bank accounts, credit facilities, and hedging strategies.
• Draft and implement company policies related to disbursements, cash receipts, banking operations, and overall treasury functions.
• Assist in managing other cash management tools such as the corporate credit card program, Versapay, and related systems.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to formulate quarterly and annual financial strategies.
• Safeguard company funds by ensuring effective controls and protocols are in place for all banking activities to prevent misuse and protect assets.
• Work cross-functionally with peers to develop strategic initiatives and provide insights on challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the VP of Finance to support departmental and company objectives.
  
  
  

Job Experience/Skills:

• Proven expertise in performing detailed financial analyses, with a strong background in handling large data sets, preferably within the manufacturing or product-based industries.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes, with hands-on experience managing multiple forecast and budget cycles.
• Skilled in using business intelligence tools such as Tableau (preferred) or Microsoft Power BI to develop insightful dashboards and reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly desirable.
• Background in treasury operations, including managing daily cash and debt activities, overseeing banking relationships, cash collections, credit card programs, and payment processes.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and corporate financing approaches.
• Deep familiarity with the software tools utilized by the organization, along with strong adaptability to new systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and related applications, with a demonstrated ability to quickly master new software tools.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and effectively.
• Excellent organizational abilities, particularly in maintaining accurate documentation, records, and files.
• Strong capabilities in verbal and visual financial reporting.
• Highly effective time management and prioritization skills, ensuring deadlines and key deliverables are consistently met.
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting business administration, economics, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in finance or a business-related discipline is a strong asset to the position.
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.