Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

About the Role

• Lead the financial planning process and related reporting and analysis for Ashley Furniture
• Develop key strategic and financial reporting tools for operations and senior management
• Direct a team of financial analysts supporting budget, reporting, and analysis functions
• Partner with location controllers, accountants, general managers, and lead vice presidents on financial performance and profit improvements

What You'll Do:

Financial Planning & Analysis Leadership

• Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes
• Continuously improve financial planning processes and procedures
• Monitor monthly results and compare with business objectives and plans
• Report key variances with supportive action plans
• Prepare presentations for senior management on business results, budgets, forecasts, and focus areas
• Oversee monthly financial results and metrics reporting to owners and executive team

Performance Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor divisional, location, and functional area performance results
• Track cost savings, reductions, and improvement initiatives
• Develop key financial and analytical measures for operations and senior management
• Improve financial reporting formats to present results and trends effectively
• Work with business leaders to ensure understanding of metrics and financial results

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and direct a team of approximately 3-4 financial analysts
• Make employment decisions including hiring, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, and pay adjustments
• Coordinate and manage team work to meet departmental goals
• Manage employee performance through coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews
• Recommend, plan, and implement employee training and skill development activities
• Conduct weekly team meetings and regular individual employee meetings
• Audit regularly to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Maintain accurate employee time-keeping and absentee records

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and improve departmental performance measures using Continuous Improvement tools
• Improve working conditions and processes (safety, quality, productivity, cost)
• Direct employees to participate in improvement programs
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials

Additional Responsibilities

• Support and ensure Ashley Furniture policies and procedures are followed
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and education
• Assist with training other employees and provide backup coverage
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or equivalent work experience)
• 3 years of related accounting/finance experience
• Moderate domestic travel capability
• Flexible schedule with willingness to work extended hours when necessary

Financial & Analytical Skills

• Strong financial accounting knowledge
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound mathematical and statistical skills
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats
• Record management expertise
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Display empathy, understanding, and patience with employees and external customers
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues
• Ability to present complex financial information to senior management

Professional Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
• Ethics, values, integrity, and trust

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with financial planning and analysis software
• Internet and digital communication tools

Why Ashley Furniture?

• Lead financial planning for one of the world's largest furniture manufacturers
• Partner directly with senior leadership and executive team
• Develop and mentor a talented finance team
• Drive strategic decision-making through financial insights
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within Finance organization
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
• Provide actionable insights that drive business performance
• Build and develop a high-performing FP&A team
• Continuously improve financial planning processes
• Partner effectively with business leaders across the organization
• Drive cost savings and profit improvement initiatives

Our Core Values

• Ethics and Values - Doing what's right
• Integrity and Trust - Being reliable and honest
• Leadership - Inspiring and developing others
• Continuous Improvement - Always getting better
• Teamwork - Collaborating for success

Ready to Apply?

Join Ashley Furniture Industries as our Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant and help drive our financial strategy and performance!

Ashley Furniture Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer