Sr. Manager, FP&A Operations

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, FP&A Operations, to join our dynamic finance team. This role is crucial in driving the financial planning and analysis activities within the organization, with a dual focus on business partnering and project management. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

As a Senior Manager, FP&A Operations, you will act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing critical financial insights and recommendations that drive business performance and support decision-making processes. You will be responsible for overseeing the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives.

In addition to your business partnering responsibilities, you will lead and manage finance-related projects, from developing financial models and business cases to monitoring project budgets and tracking progress. Your role will involve identifying and mitigating financial risks associated with projects, ensuring their successful and timely completion.

You will also play a key role in continuously evaluating and enhancing FP&A processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. By implementing best practices and leveraging technology, you will streamline financial operations and drive initiatives to enhance data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and financial transparency.

This position requires a proactive and adaptable leader who can navigate complex financial data, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and lead projects to successful outcomes. If you are passionate about finance, possess strong business acumen, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our organization’s success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnering:

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations to drive business performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments.
• Support decision-making processes by delivering accurate and timely financial analysis and reports.
• Lead financial reviews and present findings to senior management.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including variance analysis, to senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment of financial goals with overall business objectives.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage finance-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop financial models, business cases, and ROI analyses.
• Monitor project budgets, track progress, and report on financial outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with projects.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and enhance FP&A processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to streamline financial operations.
• Drive initiatives to enhance data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and financial transparency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in FP&A, finance, or related roles
• Business partnership experience with Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of leading and managing projects to successful completion.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting tools.
• Advanced knowledge of financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and Team Management
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration and Influence
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Oracle application experience preferred
• AI implementation in Finance experience preferred 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No special physical requirements

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 25%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.