Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Company Description

TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.​ 

We seek individuals who live our core values of innovation, responsibility, and passion. At TOMRA, we boost innovation, encouraging our team members to take calculated risks that can lead to groundbreaking solutions, challenging the status quo. We value passion in our workforce; it's the driving force behind customer commitment and a relentless pursuit of success. 

We believe in fostering a responsible, inclusive, and safe mindset among our employees, one that prioritizes our customers, products, and each other. We encourage every team member to take responsibility for their actions and decisions, contributing to a culture of accountability and trust. 

Join the resource revolution! 

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic, business-minded Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to play a key role in the financial management and strategic planning of the Americas region. This role will manage a team and collaborate with various departments to analyze financial data, prepare budgets and forecasts, and provide insights that support decision-making at both operational and executive levels.

The ideal candidate will bring strong data and analytical capabilities with proven experience leveraging business intelligence tools, ERP platforms, and advanced analytics to uncover trends and improve performance. They will be naturally curious, always seeking to understand the “why” and “how” behind the numbers, and proactive in delivering analysis before being asked.

A successful FP&A Manager in this role thrives on turning complex financial data into clear, compelling insights and presentations for leadership. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by combining analytical rigor with strategic vision to help shape the future growth of the Americas business.

Primary Job Functions

• Conduct detailed financial analyses to support decision-making within the Americas business area 
• Provide close business partnering to the head of the business area and the regional leadership team, challenging the status quo when appropriate 
• Ensure financial performance is communicated regularly to the teams in an appropriate format 
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes 
• Provide insights and recommendations to ensure sound decision making and optimize financial performance 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and their impact on financial results 
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and investments 
• Advocate initiatives that lead to improvements in financial results

Financial and Business Management

• Meet financial targets by owning the assigned budget
• Develop and implement the business short-, medium- and long-term priorities in accordance with the business strategy, to achieve short- and long-term success
• Accurately plan and forecast the assigned business to include performance, resources and finances

People Management & Communication

• Manage performance, career and succession plans for direct team
• Develop a high performing & accountable team and facilitate team’s achievement of goals & objectives
• Develops productive relationships and maintain an atmosphere of trust
• Effectively communicates using TOMRA Values and leadership principles as the foundation
• Fosters an environment of teamwork and collaboration
• Promotes a culture of feedback to ensure understanding

Qualifications

• University Master's degree in Business, with concentration in Finance, Accounting or a related field 
• At least 7 years of proven experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on budgeting and forecasting 
• At least 3 years of experience leading and managing direct reports
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills  
• Outstanding communication skills and relationship-building abilities
• Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture
• Excellent English language skills (oral & written)  
• Pragmatic, flexible and stress resistant  
• Solution oriented, proactive, customer focused
• This is a supervisory role
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