What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager position at Walker Elliott?
Walker Elliott has partnered with its client who is seeking a FP&A Manager who will have a positive impact on the Finance team at its corporate office. The Manager, FP&A will report directly to the Vice President-Finance & Treasury. This position will be responsible for performance measurement and monitoring of the company's businesses including business analysis, forecasting, annual budgeting, building and maintaining financial models, and assisting with the enhancement and maintenance of the financial planning and reporting systems and processes. In addition, the Manager, FP&A will assist in analysis and diligence efforts related to M&A and other corporate development activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and summarize key financial summaries, including breakouts of performance by business unit, by plant, and by end market, with detailed volume/price/cost analysis.
- Perform financial analysis and complete analytical reviews of the financial statements and business drivers on a monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date basis versus budget, forecast, prior year, etc.
- Partner with business functions to support decision making by providing reporting, analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, providing guidance, developing insights, creating projections, etc.
- Support cross-functional efforts to deliver financial estimates, forecasts, and annual budgets.
- Work with IT and other functions to query, gather, aggregate, and organize data and transform the data into meaningful information, tabular and graphical reporting, and analysis.
- Analyze, develop, and implement new and enhanced reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes and tools to help make the processes more effective and efficient.
- Assist with preparation of financial performance presentations, provide key financial data points and summaries in support of BoD updates, earnings calls, internal business reviews, etc.
- Perform market research and industry/peer analysis.
- Assist in analysis and diligence efforts related to M&A and other corporate development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field required; advanced degree a plus.
- 3 years of progressive experience within finance or accounting, with investment banking or Big 4 experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex financial analysis and financial modeling.
- Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systems (IFS experience a plus), financial consolidation systems, reporting development, and financial reporting.
- Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse applications.
- Experience with Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, etc.).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate results and present data to upper management in a way that is easy to use and understand.
- Proven track record of working with large groups or teams to track business performance and implement changes resulting from financial analysis.
- Ability to multi-task and manage heavy volume of requests with tight time frame parameters.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
- Excellent healthcare benefits-medical, vision, dental
- 401(k) with company matching
- Vacation paid holidays
- Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care insurances
- Employee Assistance Program
Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.
Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information, please email your resume to resumes@walker-elliott.com or apply online.