Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

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The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for developing, maintaining, and overseeing execution of the various finance-related processes for Revenue, OPEX and Headcount. The Director works with the FP&A team and Line of Business (LOB) teams to implement consistent processes and to create insightful reporting. Key responsibilities will include month-end reporting and analysis, leading and coordinating planning and forecasting activities, and ad hoc FP&A support as required. Reporting is consolidated to provide transparency and insights at each level of the organization, from the LOB to the CEO.   

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Oversee annual business plans: Identify the FP&A team’s role in current year projects. Partner with the assigned LOB representatives to complete.  
• Manage cash flow management and forecasting process: Review and analyze revenue movements and working capital considerations. 
• Conduct forecasting and budgeting: Review and recommend improvements to the existing forecasting and budgeting process. Evaluate the effectiveness of the process and prepare a cost/benefit analysis. Implement approved changes, monitor execution, and provide reporting.  
• Leverage technology: Maximize existing technology to provide more robust analysis and to automate manual tasks. Ensure that the team understands the capabilities and become experts.  
• Financial Analysis: 
• Oversee group month-end consolidation activities and ensure compliance with corporate timelines and expectations, including but not limited to the tracking of information needed to report on the progress of acquisitions versus the targets set at the time of the deal. 
• Build and maintain the group monthly financial reporting and analysis package. Monthly package and analysis to include key product P&Ls and scorecard drivers; gross margin analysis focusing on OPEX and headcount expenses; working capital analysis; coordination and preparation of consolidated monthly and quarterly business review (MBR/QBR) presentations and quarterly Board of Directors financial presentation.
• Planning and Forecasting (Annual Operating Plan oversight):
• Assist the business in setting targets.
• Develop annual operating plan "AOP" guidance.
• Build AOP calendar – manage key process due dates, oversee review meetings, etc. 
• Build AOP management review package.
• Assist in preparation of AOP presentation to executive leadership.
• Drive adherence to timelines.
• Coordinate with corporate / shared service organizations on allocation changes.
• Lead the monthly outlook and quarterly flash processes.

Who You Are (Soft Skills)

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail (emphasis on accuracy and timeliness) while being able to step back and analyze the overall business impact. 
• Ability to professionally present results and financial analysis to the leadership team. 
• Ability to define, quantify and link the metrics used to measure progress on key critical initiatives. 
• Experience in evaluating processes and procedures for forecasting and budget