Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Manager of Global Financial Planning & Analysis, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis to support executive decision-making. You will drive financial insights and process improvements while mentoring and developing the FP&A team.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Analysis (70%)

• Participate in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, utilizing Business Planning and Consolidations (BPC) and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Analyzes financial statements with management and finance team, recommends action and participates in strategic financial planning
• Collaborate with the Product Development teams on accurate new product costing and product launch financial analyses
• Partner with Senior Leadership team on department spending and analysis and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Business Warehouse / Intelligence (BW / BI) team on reporting needs and requirements for the business.
• Perform cost analyses using SAP and (BW / BI), and develop models for special projects as necessary
• Demonstrate effective communication skills within the organization.
• Prepare presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team.

Reporting (30%)

• Ensure timely deliverables to all customers (internal and external)
• True north metrics.
• Perform Ad hoc reporting and analytics using BPC, SAC and BW / BI.
• Perform other duties as required.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• MBA or CPA preferred
• 7 years Accounting and Analytic Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in SAP
• S/4HANA a plus
• In-depth knowledge of T-codes used in FICO / MM / PP / SD, and processing tables
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in Excel (Advanced)
• Expert knowledge and proficiency with other MS Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Business Objects with experience in creating specialized ad hoc reports
• BPC and SAC knowledge a plus
• Driven and prepared to take a hands-on and proactive approach to work
• Position demands critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to have the highest standards of accuracy and precision. Ability to identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses
• Ability to work collaboratively, partner and support other functions. Ability to operate in a diverse, global environment
• Demonstrate highly effective communication skills including public speaking, written and verbal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires up to 10% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This is a full-time, exempt position. This job will be based in our Pleasanton, CA or Plano, TX Home Office, with the option to work from home some of the time.