Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

The Director of FP&A will be responsible for working directly with the SVP of Finance and other members of the Bunzl North America (BNA) and Bunzl plc teams to analyze financial information, interpret financial results, and forecast future performance based on trends, analytics, and other information.

This role will have one direct report. 

This role is hybrid in-office based in the St. Louis, MO office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual financial analyses to aid in the understanding of key business activity for operational decision making.
• Update monthly reporting package that includes detailed reporting of key P&L and balance sheet drivers and other financial metrics along with comprehensive explanations of variances and trends.
• Responsible for analysis related to all planning and forecasting processes of the company, including monthly forecasts, annual budget, and three-year strategic plan.
• Drive the annual budget and monthly forecasting process while providing visibility on assumptions and drivers of the results and key operational metrics.
• Identify, track, and forecast the main drivers of the organization’s results; provide accountability for forecast accuracy, continuous improvement, and delivery of results.
• Assess investment and business cases which includes working with the commercial team.
• Participate in financial modeling and due diligence efforts related to the company’s ongoing merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, model potential changes to capital structure, acquisition, and divestiture planning.
• Manage the hiring, training, evaluation, and development of the BNA FP&A team. Foster an environment that encourages great teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Lead special projects as required by senior management.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.

*This is not meant to be all-inclusive as other duties may be assigned.

MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS

• Analysis of monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual results completed timely and with a high degree of support and accuracy; provides target audience with an efficient summary of the story behind the numbers.
• Monthly and annual forecasts are completed timely and variances to prior forecasts and actual results are explained thoroughly; risks and opportunities within the forecast are understood and explained
• Work closely with the business to build robust investment and business case to be submitted to executive committee or board.
• Proactively alerts SVP of Finance to changes in anticipated outcomes as well as analysis of underlying reasons for change.
• Annual budget analysis prepared with consideration of relevant business strategy variables and variations to prior periods are bridged and explained.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business administration or similar from an accredited college or university is required 
• 8 years’ experience in finance, accounting, and planning is required with career showing roles of progressive responsibility and authority.
• Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to improve and provide insights, prioritize, and respond quickly within a rapidly changing environment.
• Highest standards for accuracy and precision; must be highly organized with the ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial modeling experience along with a solid knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP): knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) a plus
• Strong proficiency in MS Office including advanced MS Excel skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing 
• Prior experience with HFM and/or TM1 

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.