The Financial Planning & Analysis group works collaboratively with various teams across the business to understand strategies, dissect trends, and translate those into financial models to develop our financial forecasts. We are a hard-working, motivated team that enjoys tackling challenging problems and translating quantitative analysis into broader, strategic business implications that provides the business with critical financial insights that directly impact the future of the company.

We believe in a flat organizational structure that empowers our members to own their roles that enable them to provide tremendous value to the organization while developing exponentially in this fast paced, fun and demanding work environment. 

As the FP&A Cost of Sales Manager, you will own and lead our gross margin forecasting and analysis process. This is a highly visible role that requires a high degree of cross-functional collaboration and your work and leadership will directly contribute to Current’s incredible growth story. Expected to be a top performer as both a “leader” and a “doer”, you will be the point person on our gross margin forecasting process and other financial analyses of our business trends.

• The ideal candidate is highly technical, analytical and self-motivated with experience working with and analyzing financial statements and scenarios.
• This person is adept at translating business issues into analyses, building the relevant models, and communicating results and recommendations to diverse audiences (up to C-level on a regular basis).
• The ideal candidate can balance quantitative analysis and critical business thinking with effective communication of tangible results and actions and will be able to work at both a strategic level (understanding the business issues) and at a tactical level (pivoting between projects in real-time, digging into data to understand and report trends, and supporting teammates who may be assisting in analyses). 

This position belongs in the Financial Planning & Analysis group reporting into the VP of FP&A. The role will collaborate with groups across the business including peers across the FP&A organization to deliver financial forecasts, Accounting to understand forecast to actual results analysis, and Product Management, Engineering and IT to deliver ongoing, scalable reporting to influence business decisions.

• Leader of gross margin reporting & analysis within FP&A group by providing financial analysis and thoughtful strategic insights globally, partnering with the Cost of Sales Manager, Commercial FP&A team, and Controllership
• In collaboration with cross-functional partners, propose recommendations for changes in strategy and influence other teams to drive actions to enhance gross margin
• Work collaboratively on data needs/reporting with cross functional groups including Finance & Accounting, Pricing, Product Management, Engineering and Operations.
• Be the go-to person for any financial inquiries, analyses and requests related to gross margin while serving as the subject matter expert for all internal stakeholders.
• Prepare, communicate and deliver seamless, cohesive monthly analysis and reporting across our manufacturing and regional distribution centers. With insights that will help senior leadership understand the costs of doing business
• Work closely with IT to develop long term solutions for automated and self-service margin data visibility for key stakeholders within the business including Pricing, Product Management, Engineering and Operations
• Lead weekly and monthly flash forecasting calls with senior leadership and plant controllers.
• Development of Plant and Distribution weekly/ monthly KPIs to drive efficiencies.
• Participate in weekly Operations call with senior leadership to review operational opportunities.
• Development of balance sheet reporting for inventory and support insights into our reserves process.
• Partner with Operations leadership to drive global strategy
• Ad-hoc and Special Projects as assigned 

Qualifications

• Previous experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, mergers & acquisitions transaction advisory services, investment banking or management consulting; Prior experience in finance roles revolving around products margins & profitability preferred
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; MBA in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred
• 10 years of finance work experience (including forecasting experience, proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools (Microsoft Excel, Business Objects), and knowledge of OneStream/Hyperion
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and executive management, Senior presence with thoughtful, articulate communication style adaptable to the audience
• A self-starter who can hit the ground running and learn quickly with the tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $116,000 - $145,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other

• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:

• Quarterly company all employee meetings
• Management and Leadership development
• Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
• Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance 
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com