What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis position at Michael Page?
- Based in Louisville (KY) - RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE
- Industry leader - global alcohol supplier
The client are an industry leader wirthin the alcoholic beverage space and are now looking to recruit for a new Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. The role will report directly into the VP of FPandA and MandA, and will have oversight of the full Profit and Loss statement. The role will be based on the Louisville (KY) campus, and they are eager to ensure whoever does join the business is keen to be a strategic partner to senioor leadership across operational and corporate leaders in the business.
Job Description
The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis will:
- Conduct PDS reviews to improve skills and performance utilizing PDS as tool to conduct optimal performance discussions, articulate consistent skill evaluations, recommend actions and tactics, and measure progress. Support the widespread use of PDS within the finance organization. Promote and support Company culture within the finance organization.
- Lead team in analyzing and planning to improve financial performance vs PY and AOP. Find trends and opportunities in performance that can be leveraged for material growth opportunities and/or cost reductions. Work closely with cross-functional leaders to highlight opportunities, track progress and to flag performance challenges in order to deliver on the Company's annual plan.
- Challenge, develop and improve processes to drive efficiencies and improve performance. Develop/Recommend processes that are aligned with company policies and programs; communicate processes, provide training as needed to ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement and flawless execution of all processes and systems.
- Provide mentorship, training and opportunity for the individuals in the department to grow within the company, based on their career development plan. Knows the career goals and plans for the team and works to develop and retain key successors in the organization.
- Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to all levels of organization and leadership for decision-making purposes. Responsible for Annual Operating Planning process. Develop, interpret and analyze complex financial concepts and techniques for financial planning and forecasting.
- Drive analysis of Financial Statements through Monthly Performance Reviews. Identify and drive actionable insights into the business through key performance indicators (KPI) to highlight trends and translate commercial and operational performance into measurable action plans.
- Ensure financial systems, reports and analysis provide informative / actionable information needed to support and promote growth. Contribute to growth in earnings / returns via cost savings, etc. Drive growth in sales and related gross profit via financial analysis. Identify and communicate specific opportunities to improve specific price and cost improvement opportunities.
The Successful Applicant
The Successful Director, Financial Planning And Analysis Will
- Have prior experience leading an FPandA team as a Director - MUST be for a large CPG/manufacturing business (heavily preferred within the beverage - alcohol or non-alcoholic spaces)
- MUST have experience simultaneously partnering with corporate and operational/supply-chain functions
- Prior experience overseeing a FULL PandL
- Prior experience managing and overseeing big teams
- MUST have prior experience in fast-paced environments
- Excellent Excel and analytical skills
- High attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- $200,000 - $230,000
- Un-capped bonus potential
- Un-matched relocation package
- Additional benefits
Quote job ref: JN-122025-6906509
Salary : $200,000 - $230,000