Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Manager will lead the business planning process across all lines of business. Also responsible for preparing and supervising the preparation of the financial reporting and analysis.

• Develop, implement and maintain an effective planning and analysis capability that will provide senior leadership with appropriate analytical tools to establish goals and measure performance of the Company's portfolio of businesses.
• Routinely communicate business unit and company consolidated financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics. Suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications.
• Lead scenario modeling efforts for the development and growth of the portfolio. Participate as a key thought leader of the global finance team, influencing decision making and identifying finance priorities.
• Influence the accuracy and effectiveness of the corporate accounting consolidation and closing process and treasury operations through analytical review and trend analysis.
• Develop and execute processes to allow for routine analytical reviews of company financial and operational performance, leveraging business unit analytical resources and tools.
• Lead the strategic aspects of the annual operating plan and budget process for the company.
• Prepare presentations in support of board and shareholder meetings, monthly/quarterly senior leadership meetings and various strategic committees of the company.
• Support the strategic business planning process.
• Participate in the financial modeling and due diligence efforts related to potential M&A activities.

• MBA or Bachelor degree in business related field with equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of relevant FP&A experience
• Demonstrated financial business acumen
• Strong analytical skills
• Presentation experience for senior management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to organize and set priorities to meet deadlines
• Web Ex experience preferred
• Knowledge of Great Plains preferred

College degree; CFA or MBA a plus.