Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Description

Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Job Description

Job Summary: The Manager of FP&A is responsible for budgeting, forecasting and actual to budget variance analysis. The Manager of FP&A reports to and works closely with the Chief Financial Officer.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the annual budget preparation and monthly variance analysis against budget
• Investigate and provide explanations for the differences between actual results and budget
• Responsible for internal departmental reporting
• Produce and distribute monthly, quarterly and annual management reports for department heads.
• Responsible for overseeing the performance of each segment of the organization.
• Manage the short- and long-term incentive program calculations and reporting
• Adherence to best practices in FP&A
• Maintain high quality and accuracy in internal financial reporting
• Manages the reforecast process

Key Competencies:

• Communication skills – both verbal and written
• Customer service skills
• Teamwork
• Organizational skills
• Accuracy
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Confidentiality
• PC proficient with strong experience in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to thrive in a fast-faced setting
• Able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, general accounting, cost accounting, and cost control principles
• Leadership skills
• Advanced knowledge of accounting best practices, laws, principles, standards, and state/national regulations

Requirements

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree or BA/BS in accounting/Master’s in Business analysis
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with FP&A
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with a publicly traded company
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning software
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite