Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

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Job Description

A large, global organization is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join its team. The candidate will be accountable for the effective budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and strategic decision making for an assigned region/business unit. Essential Functions: · Support capital investment decisions for core business units, which comprise all the major operating functions involved in the organization. · Create and maintain detailed Excel-based business cases and financial models that will be used for effective decision-making regarding the Company’s strategic direction and capital investment (NPV, IRR, and ROI financial models). · Supervise and lead financial planning process for applicable region and/or business unit, including budgeting and forecasting. · Analyze and present monthly financial performance compared to plan, forecast and the prior year. · Operations/cost analysis - perform a broad spectrum of operation analysis which will include data gathering/extraction from various IT systems and performing analysis of the data. Arrive at conclusions and give recommendations to Senior Management on the information obtained. · Assist in monthly close activities by reviewing journal entries (prepared by corporate shared services) to ensure the correct classification of expenses. Review appropriateness of accrual balances. · Prepare and review monthly comparative departmental financial reports, including the discussion of issues and trends, including sales, gross margin, expense and headcount trends. Ensure that the monthly financial reporting is prepared on time, with commentary identifying business issues. Review operating results commentary for accurate conclusions. Discuss implications with senior management. · Provides ad hoc analysis as requested. · Supervise a staff of 1-3 individuals as assigned. Qualifications: · B.S. in Finance or Accounting. CPA and/or MBA preferred. · 5-10 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis. · Experience working with department heads and officers is a plus. · Must have strong analytical skills and a firm understanding of financial concepts and be able to apply them in business analysis situations (including building NPV, IRR, and ROI financial models) · Must have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and a professional demeanor. On top of the exciting career opportunity, we also offer an excellent compensation/benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as 401 K, profit sharing, bonus potential and tuition reimbursement. Please apply now for immediate consideration.