What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager position at Bundy Baking Solutions?
Position: FP&A Manager
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Company: Bundy Baking Solutions
Location: Urbana, OH
Bundy Baking Solutions is a global family business with a rich legacy rooted in genuine care for everyone connected to the organization. Founded by Russ Bundy 60 years ago, the business started by selling baking pans from the trunk of his car and has since grown into an international leader in baking solutions. The company's wide range includes design, manufacturing, coating, and distribution of high-quality bakery equipment and supplies. Today, Bundy Baking Solutions operates globally, employing 2,000 people across 11 countries, through various business units and manufacturing facilities. Bundy Baking Solutions' mission is to be the most trusted supplier of essential equipment, bakeware, coatings, and services to bakers worldwide. To support our ambitious global growth while upholding our values, we are seeking a polished and accomplished Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.
Exciting opportunity as the Company builds out the Financial Planning & Analysis team. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer and partner with the Company’s business unit leadership to support financial and operational matters, including analysis & recommendations, planning, and ensuring the integrity of internal controls. Responsible for the development and preparation of management tools, summaries, and forecasts for the Company’s future business growth, supporting both the annual operating plan and strategic plan of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver timely and accurate financials to support management, operations, and investors
- Partner with the operations teams regarding budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, creating presentations, and ad-hoc analysis for senior management
- Publish monthly operational reporting on various financial aspects of the company’s performance, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Partner with the leadership team to analyze trends, costs, revenues, and support business unit operational analyses to drive improvements in productivity and efficiency
- Analyze financial performance and coordinate with the operations team to enact appropriate actions
- Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements; develop tools, systems, and reports to provide critical financial and operational information to the executive team and make actionable recommendations on both strategic and tactical issues
- Prepare monthly calculations and analyses of various financial metrics and operational KPIs
- Support and coordinate monthly close, forecasting, and annual business planning processes
- Collaborate with multiple levels of organizational personnel
- Establish closing processes that reduce risks in the organization
- Participate in special projects to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy of financial reporting and related controls
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business; equivalent education and/or experience considered; Master’s degree, CPA preferred
- 3 years of directly related experience, including:
- 3 years in an analysis/planning role
- Strong financial acumen, demonstrated analytical ability, and knowledge of corporate finance as well as manufacturing accounting
- Experience with budgeting/forecasting
- Understand P&L and balance sheet dynamics
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience with consolidation, foreign currency, and intercompany transactions
- Ability to think both analytically and creatively; high-level organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and execute multiple actions in a timely and effective manner
- Excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communication skills; able to effectively communicate across multiple levels of the organization, including senior management
- Team player able to work well in a group and take directions, as well as an individual contributor able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent with MS Office, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Prior experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and/or Macola, is a plus
- Ability to travel periodically