Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Manager of FP&A

This position plays a key role in driving the continued development and improvement of financial planning and forecasting processes. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration to integrate various inputs and enhance both near-term and long-term financial forecasting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Planning and Analysis:

• Manage the company's forecasting processes, including monthly updates, quarterly forecasts (FC1, FC2, FC3), and long-term strategic planning.
• Collaborate with commercial finance teams and regional stakeholders to refine monthly forecasting and create a rolling update for sales and P&L.
• Enhance quarterly forecasting by coordinating efforts across finance functions—including Commercial, Regional Finance, Accounting, and Treasury—to develop a fully integrated forecasting model incorporating sales, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Work closely with Operations Finance and Supply Chain teams to align financial forecasting with supply and demand planning, extending quarterly forecasts to a 12-month forward-looking approach.
• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) process by developing a working model that streamlines scenario analysis and minimizes iteration cycles, ultimately improving efficiency and reducing turnaround time.
• Serve as the primary owner of the five-year strategic financial model, overseeing two key areas:
• Annual Strategic Refresh: Partner with Marketing and other key stakeholders to update long-term assumptions, growth projections, and overall business strategy.
• Quarterly Updates: Integrate actuals, forecast revisions, and other relevant inputs into the model, ensuring alignment with evolving trends, supply planning, mergers & acquisitions, and product developments.
• Support M&A activities by participating in due diligence processes, developing financial models for potential acquisitions, and integrating new business units into the broader forecasting framework.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a key liaison between finance and other business functions to ensure seamless integration of financial data across the organization.
• Provide financial modeling expertise for M&A evaluations and other strategic initiatives, offering insights into the financial impact of key projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior financial roles with a focus on performance management and analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel, including data analysis functions, pivot tables, and macros; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics and forecasting tools (Onestream knowledge preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, particularly master data management; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, deadline-driven international environment.