Leadership of FP&A efforts in delivering relevant and insightful analysis & reporting that enables effective decision-making from the senior leaders, and improved overall performance for the business.
Support budgeting & forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and reporting efforts
Help support FP&A’s strategic plan by implementing and improving processes & procedures, controls, automation/efficiencies, and data management across FP&A and the business units.
Works closely with business unit leadership, corporate finance & accounting, & other departments across the organization.
Establishes linkage to the company’s financial statements, short-term goals and strategic plan.
Works closely with business leaders to analyze profitability and financial returns of potential business outcomes.
Leads the collection and reporting of information related to special projects, initiatives, & investments.
Performs detailed variance analysis of actual results vs plan.
Leads financial modeling capabilities for real-time financial scenario analysis.
Provides information and analysis for management to support strategic decision making.
Works in a collaborative manner with department leaders to develop recommendations for resolution of problems.
Assists Finance & Accounting teams with month-end, quarter-end, year-end reporting and internal & external audits.
Works closely with FP&A team to share information and support other FP&A and functions.
Perform ad-hoc analysis and projects as deemed appropriate.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting.
Strong analytical and financial modeling background and experience.
2+ years of corporate work experience in accounting or finance
Preferred:
2+ years of specifically FP&A leadership work experience.
One or more of the following Master’s degree, CMA, CPA
World-class organizational skills, encompassing an extremely high attention to detail, strong ownership ethic, and intense focus on accuracy and accountability.
Strong working knowledge of FP&A and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preferably in the field of logistics, transportation or retail/service.
Energy and passion to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel (i.e. reporting, modeling, pivot tables, macros, data tables, simulations, etc.).
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages in written and verbal communications.
Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment and partner across multiple departments.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Technical skills and experience in financial reporting and cash flow management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn other basic computer programs.
Experience with Great Plains, Wynsoft, and databases.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
