UL - Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Ultralife Corporation is a leading provider of advanced, highest quality products and services ranging from power solutions to communications and electronics systems to customers across the globe in the government & defense, medical, safety & security, energy, industrial and robotics sectors.

We are a global business with strategic locations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, ideally positioned to service global customers.

The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for contributing in the forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support the Company's growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial management principles, a penchant for understanding the underlying business operations and key business drivers, and a proven track record of driving process improvements.

This position oversees cost reporting, control and information systems and manage the standard product cost and variance reporting processes and systems in accordance with GAAP.

Essential Responsibilities

Primary – responsibilities as primary drivers of the position:

• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Produce models to project financial results and determine the impact on business factors through information systems development, training and implementation.
• Communicate to senior management the reasons behind the product/department performance and results.
• Support the V.P. of Finance of Global Operations in collecting and recording data for the Operating Plan and forecasting processes.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on cost center results.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and support planning and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans.
• Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  
  

Secondary

• Reviewing existing processes and procedures to develop recommendations for improvement efforts.
• Drive the collection of data for all sites in the organization and roll up forecasts.
• Serve as a key resource person by maintaining a working knowledge of operations and cost systems and interacting with management to provide relevant cost analyses.
• Monitor the accuracy of individual standard product costs and assesses the impact of deviations from standard.
• Monitor the accuracy and controls for inventories and corresponding valuation systems.
• Coordinate the financial closing of the standard cost system including updating standard costs.
• Maintain operating and procedure manuals for cost systems.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Responsibilities – Projects And Non-Reoccurring

• Support Acquisition Activities
• Support System Integrations
• Participate in Key Projects as Requested by Executive Management
• Process Improvement Activities as Identified
• Other Leadership and Support as Identified/Needed
  
  

Education / Training / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 10 years of diversified experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Expert financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Consummate team player and team builder
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset.
• Strong quantitative abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Advanced computer software skills, including writing macros in Excel and other accounting packages.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Position is sedentary in nature. Must have the ability to utilize a computer and other office equipment. Must have the ability to work in the plant operations areas.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position described above and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Ultralife Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 315- 332-7100