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Overview:

The Manager of FP&A plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and decision-making processes at our client in Montgomery County, PA. This position involves analyzing financial data, forecasting, budgeting, and providing critical insights to drive business growth. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to strategic initiatives, and enhance financial reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Analysis and Modeling:
• Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and economic indicators.
• Evaluate revenues, expenses, costs, prices, investments, cash flow, profits, labor market trends, inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates.
• Utilize predictive planning, driver-based planning, and multi-scenario planning methods.
2. Management Reporting:
• Develop and enhance management reporting capabilities.
• Produce high-quality reports highlighting business performance, variances, and trends.
• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
3. Strategic Evaluation:
• Assist in evaluating new business initiatives and strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with research, development, sales, and curriculum and instruction departments during planning and product reviews.
4. Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Manage and coordinate the annual budgeting process.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Regularly communicate with different business units to gather input for budgeting and forecasting.
5. Financial KPIs and Insights:
• Develop and monitor the companys financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Provide in-depth analyses and reports to aid decision-making.
6. Process Improvement:
• Improve FP&A procedures and tools for effective and efficient budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Foster continuous improvement in financial processes.
7. Capital Expenditures and Investments:
• Evaluate capital expenditures, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Assess their impact on financial objectives.
8. Collaboration and Accuracy:
• Foster a collaborative relationship with all departments.
• Ensure accurate reporting and quick resolution of financial issues.

1. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, reporting, and budgeting.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of organizational strategy and linkages to related areas.
• ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP WILL BE CONSIDERED