About Kreischer Miller

Kreischer Miller's Retained Executive Search (RES) group takes a highly personalized and collaborative approach to executive recruiting. We work directly with owners of privately-held and family-owned companies to help build their leadership teams. Our goal is to find the best fit for your organization – top-tier executives who will make an immediate and long-term positive impact on your company. Our RES group has a proven track record of locating talented senior-level executives. We are proud to be a perennial name on Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of Top 10 Retained Search Firms.

About The Function

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:

• 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.

• Develop and enhance management reporting capabilities.
• Produce high-quality reports highlighting business performance, variances, and trends.
• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

• Assist in evaluating new business initiatives and strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with research, development, sales, and curriculum and instruction departments during planning and product reviews.

• 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.

• Develop and monitor the company’s financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Provide in-depth analyses and reports to aid decision-making.

• Improve FP&A procedures and tools for effective and efficient budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Foster continuous improvement in financial processes.

• Evaluate capital expenditures, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Assess their impact on financial objectives.

• Foster a collaborative relationship with all departments.
• Ensure accurate reporting and quick resolution of financial issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s 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