Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Company: Planet Professional
Location: Newburyport
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

FP&A Manager Direct hire Interview Process: 2 video interviews onsite Hours: full time Job Location: Newburyport WFH Situation: Hybrid (3 days per week - might flex to 2 days per week) Industry: Manufacturing & distribution Team Size: reports to Corporate Controller and has 1 report (soon to be 2) Background Check: Yes Why Open: New role due to growth. Ideal is traditional FP&A candidate with some business analysis or data visualization (Power BI) experience. Must Haves: -Accounting or Finance degree -5 years of financial planning and analysis -Supervisory experience -MS Office (Excel) Preferred: -Epicor -PowerBI -MBA Job Description: The Manager of Business Analysis is a key Finance position, which includes support of all key business segments, including Sales, Distribution, Manufacturing and Corporate, and reports directly to the Head of Finance and Corporate Controller. You will use your knowledge and experience to successfully hire and manage a team of analysts. You will work closely and collaboratively with other key executive positions and departments to support the current business as well as growth strategy and assure a highly productive, efficient and motivating environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Manage Business reporting and analysis finance activities and related operations and staff. Manage all related reporting, controls and compliance. Practice continuous improvement of all systems, process and practices to ensure high performance, efficiency and success. Support various planning process, including Strategic multiyear plan, annual headcount and capital planning Financial systems support and enhancements for our ERP system (Epicor) Provide monthly performance reporting of key metrics, goals and strategic initiatives. Perform cash projections Manage and maintain effective connections with business segment leaders and respective teams Numerous ad hoc reporting assignments as needed Lead direct and indirect departments in a highly organized, motivated and successful manner PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent, plus 5 or more years of financial planning and analysis management with increasing levels of responsibility. MBA preferred. Strong management, interpersonal, and analytical skills are essential with the ability to be hands on yet think big picture and strategically. Experience with business process optimization and operations preferred Strong knowledge and experience with enterprise resource planning and systems implementation is required. Hands-on experience to develop systems across the company. Strong knowledge and experience of finance and related systems and applications. Proven experience developing a high performing team Strong communication and collaboration skills. Strong organizational, planning and performance driven skills. High ethical standards and commitment for success.

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