Senior Manager/Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
TarkettAbout the role
Role Overview
The Senior Manager / Director, FP&A is a high‑impact finance leader responsible for financial planning, forecasting, analytics, and decision support for Tarkett Commercial North America. This role blends hands‑on analytical ownership with broad business partnership and people leadership, acting as a bridge between execution and strategy.
The role partners closely with Commercial, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain leaders to drive performance, improve forecast accuracy, and enable data‑driven decisions using SAP and Power BI. The position is designed for a leader ready to operate at Director level in scope and influence while maintaining strong analytical ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead annual operating plan (AOP), rolling forecasts, and long‑range planning (LRP) for Commercial North America or major segments
- Ensure strong integration of volume, pricing, mix, cost, and margin assumptions
- Drive forecast accuracy, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend actions
Business Partnership & Decision Support
- Act as primary finance partner to senior Commercial and functional leaders
- Provide insight on pricing, customer profitability, channel performance, rebates, and product mix
- Support strategic initiatives, growth investments, and business cases with scenario modeling
- Translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
Performance Management & Reporting
- Own monthly financial reviews, variance analysis, and management reporting
- Define and track Commercial KPIs aligned to strategic priorities
- Leverage Power BI to deliver automated, executive‑ready dashboards and analytics
- Improve speed, clarity, and consistency of financial storytelling
Systems, Data & Analytics Enablement
- Utilize SAP as the core financial and operational data source (e.g., CO, COPA, margin reporting)
- Partner with IT and Corporate Finance on SAP enhancements, planning tool integrations, and data governance
- Champion increased adoption of Power BI and self‑service analytics across the organization
- Reduce manual reporting through automation and standardized processes
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, coach, and develop FP&A analysts; set clear expectations and priorities
- Elevate analytical capability, SAP fluency, and Power BI skills across the team
- Serve as a thought leader within Finance, modeling best practices and continuous improvement
Cross‑Functional & Corporate Collaboration
- Partner with Operations Finance on cost, inventory, and capacity alignment
- Coordinate with Corporate Finance on forecasts, reporting, and group deliverables
- Support executive presentations and ad hoc analyses as needed
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
- MBA or CPA/CMA preferred
Experience
- 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience with strong FP&A focus
- Experience supporting manufacturing and commercial B2B organizations
- Advanced, hands‑on experience with SAP financial reporting and analysis
- Strong experience developing Power BI dashboards and analytical models
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate with limited direction
- Prior people leadership or strong mentoring experience
Core Skills & Competencies
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Strong understanding of revenue drivers, pricing, and manufacturing cost structures
- Deep SAP knowledge with the ability to turn data into insight
- Power BI expertise, including data modeling, visualization, and executive storytelling
- Excellent communication skills with strong executive presence
- Hands‑on, ownership‑oriented, and continuously improvement‑focused mindset
Success Profile (12–18 Months)
- Improved forecast accuracy and stronger linkage between plan and actuals
- High adoption of Power BI dashboards by Commercial and Finance leadership
- Faster, more insightful decision support for pricing, mix, and growth initiatives
- Positive stakeholder feedback on partnership, clarity, and value‑add
- A stronger, more capable FP&A team with scalable processes
What We Offer
A commitment that Safety is #1
Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
Career growth, stabi
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