Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

1. Key responsibilities

• Financial Manager manages the planning and direction of project or departmental projects.

• Manage closing, financial controls, compliance, forecasting, budgeting and process and project improvements.

• Oversee the efficient operation and cost effectiveness of operating systems and programs.

• Monitor and evaluate project progress and results to determine improvements in procedures needed to meet ultimate objectives.

• Manage the planning and coordination of the preparation and distribution of financial management reports.

• Conduct financial studies and analyses as requested by management.

• Ensure that all reports and disclosures comply with applicable regulations, professional standards, and organization policies.

• Formulate recommendations and implement policies or plans to ensure or increase the organization’s profitability.

• Ensure all tasks are assigned and performed on time. Prioritize time to focus on biggest issues.

• Demonstrate and inspire integrity. Anticipate questions, issues and challenges from management, external audit, etc. Avoid financial surprises. Anticipate questions and challenges. Stay current with requirements. Keep management informed of any

• Focus on complex planning issues around the Annual Operating Plan. Provide recommendations to management.

• Assist in the preparation of the AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) with other functions. Ensure final analysis is complete and accurate.

• Support planning in one or more functions for the Strategic Plan. Provide recommendations to management.

• May coach and lead Green Belts and application of Six Sigma Tools.

• May be a team leader or participant in cross-functional process improvement projects. Identify and implement process improvements.

• Monitor or conduct ongoing analyses of potential and current investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and other investments.

• Manage the preparation of all reports related to new business opportunities; analyze significant variances from planned or forecasted results and provide interpretative comments and recommendations to senior management.

• Analyze product pricing to determine profitability; recommend adjustments.

2. Management

• Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure Global Performance Management System is up to date and regular feedback is provided to staff members.

• Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.

• Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.

• Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values.

• Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

• Act as a team role model and change-agent.

• Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.

• Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Finance or related field.

• 5+ years finance or related experience.

• Possess effective supervisory skills.

• Skilled in proficiently using computers and related software in performing financial job tasks, specifically setting up spreadsheet formulas, linking spreadsheets, extracting data, developing graphs.

• Ability to design, develop, and maintain tables, formulas, graphs, and macros in WordPerfect or similar word processing program as well as set up tables, queries, and reports in Access or similar database program.

• Knowledge of research methodologies. Ability to conduct research, prepare comprehensive reports and present complex financial and statistical information in a clear and succinct fashion.

• Skill in communicating complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, and making presentations to large groups. Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees.

• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.