What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Operations Expert - Financial Planning position at Genuine Search Group?
The Genuine Search Group is seeking a highly experienced Business Operations Expert - Financial Planning to join their team. As a Business Operations Expert - Financial Planning, you will create forecasts for various time frames, analyze business outcomes, and play a crucial role in both tactical and strategic decision-making.
This role involves collaborating with leadership, sales, product management, and the integrated supply chain to drive business growth and improve financial results. You will also be responsible for ensuring that concepts are rigorously evaluated and that strong financial controls are consistently implemented.
Main Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Direct the forecasting processes, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Strategic Planning initiatives to align with the company's goals.
- Reconciliation Process Management: Establish a robust reconciliation process and carry out quarterly true-ups for profit-sharing agreements to ensure accuracy.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Deliver comprehensive financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including in-depth analysis of revenue and margins at both the total business and individual customer levels.
- Formula Pricing Oversight: Oversee the entire process related to Formula Pricing for major customers, including monthly invoicing and quarterly reconciliations.
- Cost Review Coordination: Coordinate and conduct monthly reviews of functional costs, working closely with functional leaders to achieve spending objectives and uncover productivity enhancements.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is required. A minimum of 5 years' experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Commercial Finance, or Accounting is necessary. Holding a CMA, CPA, or an MBA is beneficial, and experience in the chemical sector is desirable.
