Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

JOB OVERVIEW: 

This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis, KPI reporting and budgeting for their assigned sales channels. This role may be responsible for indirectly managing a team of accountants, finance business partners and analysts through matrixed reporting relationships. Responsibilities also include developing and analyzing key metrics, driving financial strategy, and providing critical insights to management. 

The individual will be responsible for managing the consolidated reporting and analysis of monthly and quarterly accounting close, budgeting and forecasting for all sales channels within their portfolio. Responsibilities also include partnering with senior leadership to support the business and future growth opportunities through the preparation of key models and analytics. This role will be the finance partner for assigned sales channels. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assume a leadership role in the reporting of monthly close and forecasting submissions, budgeting and analytics and ensuring timely, complete and accurate submissions. Provide a detailed analysis of results, trends and business drivers to business partners 

 • Pro-actively analyze profitability, sales growth, headcount and expenses, investigate unusual items and prepare performance reports to management. Provide recommendations to management, based on sound financial understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow effect on business decisions  

• Responsible for bottoms up weekly, monthly and annual revenue, gross profit, operating expense and KPI reporting and  forecasting 

• Collaborate with management to align financial plans with organizational objectives and strategic 

initiatives.

•Manage the annual budget submission process, support management team by providing in-depth operating budget analyses  

• Provide financial leadership for assigned sales channels, partner with the business leaders to identify key risks and opportunities.  

• Create and maintain a unified reporting structure with key reporting metrics, improve reporting and forecasting and provide summary financial highlights to management  

• Continuously assess and improve processes to streamline reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Implement automation solutions to increase efficiency and accuracy 

•Work closely with controlling and accounting teams on close 

•Participate in special projects as needed  

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Strong commitment to financial accuracy and data integrity is required 

 • Must possess an enthusiasm for identifying and implementing process improvements  

• BS in Finance or Accounting required, and MBA preferred  

• Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) experience preferred 

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Actively use a wide-range of unique professional skills; expert understanding of industry practices
• Excellent proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
• Outstanding planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Outstanding