Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 5000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™.

At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs.

If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

This position can be remote within the US. 

As the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, your primary purpose is to lead and oversee the financial planning and analysis activities within the organization. You will play a crucial role in providing strategic financial insights, forecasting, and decision support to aid in achieving the company's financial objectives.

This role has some specific regular tasks but also has many ad hoc tasks.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with various departments to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Engage with Global Finance organization to ensure North America is aligned with all related reporting requirements
• Generate Business performance reports & analysis
• Generate Excel-based planning models to assist the operational team with tactical decision-making
• Assist the operational finance team with ad-hoc reconciliation requests and data support
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial planning strategies to support organizational goals and objectives.
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights into the company's financial performance and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present financial results to senior management, highlighting key findings and areas for improvement.
• Control the end to end Forecast submission process to Global Finance ensuring all financial reports are prepared aligned to published results
• Give input to and review monthly bonus and commission accrual to ensure no full exposure
• Provide leadership and guidance to the financial planning and analysis team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and systems, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist Sales Enablement team in understanding impact of pipeline movements on ARR
• Attentional to Detail.
• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and priorities
• Advanced Excel (proven knowledge and experience to build model)
• Solid Understanding of data structures and ability to work with large volumes of transactions, transforming data into actionable insights
• Working knowledge of PowerBI
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in financial modelling, forecasting tools, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 - 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Previous experience in a leadership role overseeing financial planning activities.
• Proven track record of driving financial performance and achieving strategic objectives.
• Bachelor’s in finance or related field

Additional Information

We are an EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

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