Title: Manager, Global FP&A

Location:

Downers Grove, IL, US, 60515-5560

Company Name: Univar Solutions Inc.

Requisition ID: 29958

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Manager, Global FP&A:

The Manager, Global FP&A is a key member of the Global FP&A team and will be responsible for the global aggregation and interpretation of the Company's financial outlook. This position will be responsible for compiling, interpreting, and effectively messaging on-going P&L forecasts (total company, global lines of business, or geographic segments), and uncovering and raising key opportunities and risks against the company's financial goals. This individual will be responsible for the compilation of and construction of recurring executive financial presentations and will partner closely with the SVP, FP&A and Segment Finance leads on a continuous basis. A successful candidate will bring financial insight and data-driven decision making front and center to the organization. This position reports to the Director of Global FP&A.

What You'll Do:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Compile, interpret, challenge, and effectively message on-going P&L forecasts, highlighting and raising insightful opportunities and risks.

Partner closely with SVP, FP&A and Segment FP&A teams.

Construct recurring Global Business Performance presentations for Executive Leadership.

Formulate accurate and compelling business narratives and themes supported by well-organized financial data and schedules.

Analytically review and understand monthly company financial performance at varying levels.

Effectively and efficiently bridge and explain global financial results against company projections for the benefit of FP&A and Executive leadership. Straddle effective communication of accurate and insightful performance drivers with the need to be concise and clear.

Assist in facilitating recurring, period-end discussions with Segment FP&A leads on financial performance and projections with an eye on better understanding operational financial levers, while adeptly challenging financial outlooks.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Support the preparation of the Global annual operating plan (AOP) and monthly/quarterly forecasts.

Prepare periodic scenario and sensitivity analyses with financial models.

Work collaboratively across Finance functions to perform analysis and forecasts.

Strategic Plan

Manage portions of, and institutes standard processes relating to, the multi-year strategic planning process and annual detailed budgeting process.

Maintain lockstep relationship with various Global project team members. Diligently coordinate and embed findings, themes, conclusions, and results driven by project teams into broader business results.

Performs other related duties as required or requested.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from fully accredited four year institution is required.

• MBA and CPA a plus

• 5 years in Corporate or Operational FP&A roles with experience at the Manager level.

• Knowledge of OneStream, BPC, SAP, and Tableau preferred.

• Strong financial planning and analysis background. Consistently demonstrate ability to uncover impactful financial insights.

• Self-motivated, naturally curious, and takes pride in proactive approach in ambiguous environments. Operates with an enterprise mentality.

• Takes pride in producing accurate and precise financial summaries and schedules.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Polished presentation ability. Experience interacting with Executive Management teams.

• Ability to influence leadership as well as processes without direct responsibility.

• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and meet tight, evolving deadlines.

Where You'll Work:

• This is a hybrid based role that will report out of our Corporate Headquarters located in Downers Grove, IL.

What You Can Expect:

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.