Senior Global Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (Job #JP-0705)

Overview

Category: Accounting & FinanceCountry: United StatesLocation: San Diego – Hybrid

OverviewSenior Global Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (Job #JP-0705). This position is for WD-40 Company located at 9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA 92131. Employer offers optional hybrid work from home within commuting distance to the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and manage the reporting of global sales and gross margin business results, global KPI design and generation, and consolidation and analysis of the forecast and budget processes.
• Play a pivotal part in shaping the financial landscape of the organization by leading diverse financial planning and analysis tasks, such as management reporting, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and special projects.
• Interact seamlessly with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, prepare decision-making support and strategic recommendations to management, and ensure alignment with broader business objectives.
• Collaborate with business segments and IT leadership, directly impacting future financial IT functionality and FP&A analytical capabilities.
• Provide guidance and technical competency development on sales and gross margin analysis to internal and external stakeholders, including financial consultants, IT developers, and regional finance and sales teams.
• Provide direct coaching and training to Systems Data Analyst(s), especially in the architecture and development of organized, accurate, timely and reportable data in the Global Data Warehouse.
• Design and build IT infrastructure to support the Global FP&A team in the long-term company’s digital transformation.
• Design and direct the path and prioritization of system functionality.
• Drive and execute continuous process improvements and best practices across the finance team to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of reporting and planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in the field of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
• Work experience to include: (1) 6 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) role with a global and publicly traded Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company. (2) 5 years of experience conducting profitability analysis within a multinational organization. (3) 2 years of experience preparing consolidated financial reporting and recommendations with foreign exchange calculations. (4) 1 year of experience managing and leading direct report(s). (5) Conceiving and constructing financial models. (6) Identifying and analyzing business trends. (7) Leading annual budgeting process and outcomes. (8) Utilizing practical and theoretical concepts of foreign exchange treatment. (9) Leading cross-functional teams on short-term (less than 1 year) and long-term (from 1 to 5 years) multi-department projects. (10) Preparing financial reports for Board of Director review. (11) Serving as an internal consultant and educator, providing ongoing guidance and formal training for internal customers. (12) Consolidating financial results from multiple international subsidiaries to ensure comprehensive corporate FP&A reporting. (13) Designing and building IT infrastructure to support Global FP&A team and processes.
• Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.
• Position requires 5% international travel. Travel expenses paid by employer.
• 40 hrs./wk.
• Salary: $125,000 to $155,000/yr.
• Address of employment: WD-40 Company located at 9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA 92131. Employer offers optional hybrid work from home within commuting distance to the office.
• Interested candidates must apply electronically from WD-40 Company’s site (this page).

About Us

Our “Why”

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.

Why You Should Apply

• A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 90% of our employees experience a sense of belonging.
• A learning-based culture where 78% of our team believe they can achieve their career objectives.
• Over 94% employee engagement as of the January 2025 global employee survey results.
• 99% of our people report that they “love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company!”

Do You Align With Our Values?

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search!

#PositiveLastingMemories

At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.

(Job #JP-0705)

#LI-DNI

We've Got You Covered

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit sharing, annual cash incentive rewards, tuition reimbursement, and 401K match. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, vacation time, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and the new year to spend with family and friends!

Salary : $125,000 - $155,000