Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis

Overall Goal of the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Position: This position is critical to reporting accurate financial results and maintaining our reporting tools to ensure they match our financial results at the brand/channel/plant level. Primary responsibility is to design, implement, and manage accurate financial reporting information processes. The position will be responsible for gathering, organizing and analyzing financial statements and management reports as well as corresponding data for use by investors and management to evaluate the business. Position works within the Finance organization as well as collaboratively with the Commercial organization and the Condiments and Spice Business Units. The position will deliver fact-based solutions and deliver accurate financial reports to the business. Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Job Summary: The primary focus of this job is to (a) provide information and analysis to support the business decision making of the organization, including key stakeholders, (b) provide timely, accurate and useful information and recommendations to assist external financial information users in evaluating the performance of the business, (c) provide analysis of key performance indicators and drivers of the business through access to data on the business gathered from multiple internal and external sources, and proprietary research and analysis that will help shape competitive differentiation and drive accelerated performance; (d) evaluating existing systems and processes to ensure that Company accurately and efficiently captures relevant data trends and insight, and  (e) monitor and report on the Company’s financial and operational results. Position reports to the SVP – Finance & Accounting.  Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager: Monitor, Analyze and Report (Provide timely, accurate and useful information and recommendations) Review and provide monthly reports and understand the link to other data and underlying business reality Facilitates quality control for external reporting and internal controls effectiveness Accountable for timely monthly financial reporting to internal and external financial statement users Produce weekly and monthly Operational reporting Analyze and translate financial information to contextual based business conditions to support informed business decision making. Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Develop and Implement (Creates and Executes) Through access to periodic daily, weekly and monthly activity data, develops and maintains relevant monitoring reports that support the business daily, weekly and monthly initiatives. Looks behind the data to ensure it is validated and appropriate and effective for the business purpose. Ensures consistency with reporting, but when changes are advisable, implements such changes timely and with a high degree of accuracy. Assists with new budgeting/reporting tools for better reporting and visibility into data analytics Implements new accounting pronouncements timely and with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency. Uses automation to improve internal controls and process efficiency Communicate, Coordinate, Collaborate (Push and Prod) Provide management reporting to commercial leadership, across all relevant functions KPI Reporting that ties to Key Initiatives Scorecard Reporting that tracks and measures Drivers and Activities that support attainment of KPIs Exception Reporting identifying opportunities for improvement Form collaborative working relationships with other functional areas of the Company, incorporating feedback and identifying information gaps, to ensure they have the insights they need to be effective, and to insure consistent application of overall business strategy across the portfolio. Manages cross functional data provision and accumulation and completed feedback loop on improvement opportunities. Represent the Company to external stakeholders accurately, timely and professionally Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance): Business Key Performance Indicators Monthly Close within prescribed number of business days Distribution of Monthly/Quarterly/Annual financial statements timely (by a point in time-currently 6 business days for Monthly internal statements Compliance with external reporting requirements Automation of key business report generation. Internal management reports are consistent with external reporting. Company Reputation-External Customers Ensures external financial reporting is in accordance with highest standards, timely and accurately represents the organization Acts in a collaborative professional manner and seeks to satisfy stakeholder need Analysis and Decision Support Timely, Accurate and Useful reporting of internal and external data Quantity and Quality of insights-Blinding and otherwise. Things that we know that others do not. What you do and how you act Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBI Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work) Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands What We Are Looking For in a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager: Personal Characteristics Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business.” Outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality Calm during periods of stress Attention to detail balanced with ability to see the big picture Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts Smart, creative, and inquisitive Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs. No excuses mindset Dependable team player with positive attitude Passion for data and analysis, and solving problems Personal values that mesh with SBI values Performance History Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area. Proven ability to manage financial systems and processes Stellar references based on contributions and performance Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas Advanced Excel, Access, or similar database financial reporting and familiarity with other analytical tools Report generation at all levels of the organization, from internal analyses to Board quality in an ERP environment Proficiency with forecasting and modeling tools like trend analysis. Ability to participate in and lead strategic conversations with cross functional teams Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and prioritize responsibilities. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor as well as experience resolving complex business problems with well-structured analytics. Demonstrated strategic thought leadership. Experience presenting complex materials in a succinct manner to senior executives to drive effective decision making. Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholders. Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible. Education & Experience: BS/BA or Masters in accounting CPA a plus At least 10 years of experience in positions of increasing management responsibility within financial reporting (external) and management reporting. Public accounting experience highly desirable Food industry experience desired, but not required. Manufacturing experience desired, but not required. Other: Limited travel (10%)   What Is In It For You? Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:    401K Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee and Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Disability Insurance Other Voluntary Insurance Options   Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.