Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

As the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will play a crucial role as a strategic partner to senior leadership, facilitating financial clarity and promoting quicker, more informed business decisions. Your responsibilities will involve spearheading the transformation of the organization's planning processes, resource allocation methods, and responses to a dynamic market landscape. Your leadership will be instrumental in overseeing the end-to-end planning, budgeting, and forecasting procedures, incorporating insights derived from data and fostering digital innovation within the company's financial framework. In addition to ensuring operational excellence, you will drive the evolution of the FP&A function, advocating for strategic financial endeavors, nurturing a culture of continuous enhancement, and equipping teams with the necessary tools and skills to unlock value. Through your guidance, the business will be empowered to anticipate opportunities, mitigate risks, and facilitate growth confidently. Key Responsibilities: - Lead Financial Planning Cycles: Take charge of and enhance the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes to align them with strategic goals. - Deliver Strategic Insights: Offer impactful financial analysis, scenario modeling, and performance metrics to guide executive decision-making and influence business outcomes significantly. - Transform FP&A Capabilities: Promote the advancement of FP&A through automation, predictive analytics, and digital tools that enhance speed, precision, and flexibility. - Drive Strategic Finance Projects: Lead cross-functional endeavors focused on cost optimization, investment prioritization, and enterprise-wide performance enhancement. - Foster Innovation & Digital Fluency: Cultivate a forward-thinking FP&A culture by advocating for the usage of advanced analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan) and promoting continuous learning. - Collaborate Across the Business: Engage with key stakeholders in Operations, Commercial, and Technology to ensure that financial strategies are integrated and actionable. Qualifications And Experiences: Education & Certifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. - Possession of a professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent is highly preferred. Technical Proficiency: - Proficiency in financial systems and tools, including ERP platforms like Epicor, SAP, ORACLE, or similar. - Proficient in BI tools and advanced financial planning systems. - Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, encompassing complex modeling and data analysis. Process & Systems Optimization: - Demonstrated capability to drive process enhancements, automation, and operational efficiencies within FP&A. - Experience in designing and implementing robust, dynamic forecasting models that incorporate scenario planning, predictive analytics, and real-time data insights. Strategic Financial Leadership: - Proven track record of enhancing decision support through data-driven financial strategies. - Ability to translate intricate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.,