What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (Travel required) position at SolomonEdwards?
A midmarket, private-equity owned global manufacturing company is looking to hire a Manager of FP&A to support the finance function for the organization. This is a hands-on individual contributor role that will participate in all aspects of financial planning and analysis for the company. Specific responsibilities include the following:
- Build enhanced reporting and analysis for business performance, KPIs, and business drivers
- Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process
- Perform scenario and "what-if" analysis to guide business decision-making
- Prepare detailed reporting and analysis to senior leadership and private equity sponsor monthly
- Create financial models, detailed reports, and financial analysis to provide meaningful insights into business drivers and business results
- Identify ways to improve processes and create efficiencies across the finance function
- Utilize SAP and Power BI to streamline the data collection, reporting, and analysis processes
- Train, mentor, and lead a small finance team
The Manager of FP&A must possess the following:
- BS in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus
- 5 years of progressive FP&A experience
- Manufacturing industry background required
- Experience working for a small to mid-market company required
- Prior experience dealing with private equity ownership a plus
- SAP knowledge required
- Excellent Excel skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
**Position is remote with approximately 40% travel