What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of FP&A position at Purple Communications Inc?
Director FP & A
Director of FP & A Job Responsibilities:
Financial Responsibility
• Leads all aspects of planning and analysis associated with the Annual Operating Plan and Mid- Year update including strategic process and system design as well as tactical steps of the plan
• Prepares the Monthly Financial and Business Operational Review Presentation
• Detailed ad hoc management reporting, including budget vs. actual variance analysis
• Prepare BOD packages and related presentations
• Capital expenditure and lease ROI / IRR analysis
• Develop and update financial model and prepare financials
Strategic Analysis
• Ensures that business decisions make good business sense and are based on the appropriate level of financial analysis
• Gathers and prepares financial information and other data for senior management. Provides recommendations and suggests alternative actions
• Applies knowledge of external economic factors to ensure optimization of financial opportunities
• Challenges strategic concepts and validates the financial assumptions and information which form the basis for strategies
Strategic Metrics
• Manages and monitors strategic metrics across organization and respective product lines to ensure performance against goals
• Performs competitive benchmark studies and makes recommendations as appropriate to senior management
Consultation / Partnership
• Identifies and frames business issues and opportunities for consideration by the CFO and other senior leaders across the organization
• Provides guidance and direction to senior management across the business on financial and operational issues within their business units
• Collaborates with senior management and other business leaders to establish overall business direction, ensuring sound financial, strategic, and business direction
• Assures that senior management receives accurate and timely financial advice and interpretation concerning strategies and other issues
• Work with key stakeholders to create business plans to address corporate initiatives. Assists in the research, analysis, and compilation of data input
Director of FP & A Skills/Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting plus 10 years progressive development and experience in applicable business roles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think and act strategically, and to think critically about analyses
• Ability to synthesize and present complex data
• Ability to analyze and communicate competitive strategies, business trends, performance trends against plan, market trends, etc. in a clear concise manner
• Ability to develop and deliver formal presentations to senior management and, when needed, to larger groups in a professional, concise, and direct manner
• Ability to continue focus in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with several daily interruptions
• Experience with Sage is a plus
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Requisite level of computer skills — MS Word, Excel (advanced), Power point Outlook, etc.
Work environment:
Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time.
- Sitting, standing, and walking (95-100%)
- Keyboarding (40-60%)
- Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and cell phone (40-60%)
- Lifting computers and other equipment.
- Position may require some travel.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
