Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Buckingham Search
- Morton Grove, IL
A Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $13.4 billion is hiring! This company has been voted consistently a "Top Workplace" and is "#1 Most Admired" in their industry.
They are in search of a Manager of FP&A, who will play a critical role in supporting the financial activities of the company and several of its operating segments. This person will report directly to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, and will serve as a business partner to the Group Controllers.
Key responsibilities of the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Responsible for supporting the annual planning and long-range planning process.
- Understanding of key business drivers and creating analyses that support decision-making within the Segments and across the Enterprise.
- Deliver value-added business analyses as well as define and report meaningful financial and operational metrics
- Leverage use of external drivers including end-market trends, regional trends and economic indicators to understand actual results and evaluate future forecasts for the Segments.
- Review monthly and quarterly forecasts and provide proactive feedback based upon external and internal trends
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and participate in operational projects to support Segment leadership.
- Prepare analysis and presentations in support of quarterly earnings release and analyst call, Board meetings, shareholder meetings, and senior leadership meetings.
Role requirements:
- Undergraduate degree required.
- Advanced degree/certification (e.g. MBA, CPA) and/or Fortune 500 finance training program is highly desirable
- 5+ years of finance and accounting experience
- Outstanding analytical skills and a proven ability to connect data analysis with business issues and decisions
- Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
- Self-starter with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and reprioritize with ease. Track record of good decisions when facing new and unfamiliar challenges.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as necessary
Perks and benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Parental leave
- Educational assistance, employee assistance program
- Employee discounts with key suppliers
Posted On: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 + bonus