VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Great America Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.
** Position Summary
**** Primary Responsibilities
*** Continuously analyzes the performance of Great America and its Business Units identifying and anticipating areas of opportunity, areas with positive and negative trends and areas of concern.  Once identified, works with appropriate leadership team members to develop and implement plans to address.
* Make recommendations to leadership regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
* Plays key role in establishing key performance measures for Great America and its Business Units delivering critical business insight and actionable analysis to drive favorable outcomes.
* Leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives for the Financial Analysis Team.
* Responsible for the leadership of Financial Analysis Team members including establishment of development plans, individual specific goals and team alignment.
* Ensures Financial Analysis Team develops high quality decision-supporting financial models and analytical tools for internal and external stakeholders
* Ensures Financial Analysis Team members serve as key leaders in development of Business Unit operating and financial strategies.
* Ensures Financial Analysis Team members provide financial advice, actionable analysis, and leadership on operating initiatives.
* Ensures Financial Analysis Team members lead development of the Business Unit financial plans, budget and forecasts.
* Facilitates leadership of Great America’s financial planning and budgeting processes.
* Supports strategic project analysis for corporate and Business Unit opportunities.
* Leads special studies and performs ad hoc analysis to evaluate complex financial issues and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action based on results of analysis.
* Involved in other key areas of Great America which have significant financial implications such as pricing, compensation plans, staffing levels, etc.
* Proactively promote and participate in process improvement initiatives.
* Fosters best practices and idea sharing across Business Units.
* Leverages outside information and benchmarks for the industries we serve and beyond.
* Lives the Great America principles.
* Perform other duties as required.
** Position Qualifications*
* ** Competencies
* ** For all Great America team members:  Honesty/Integrity, Customer Oriented, Accountability, Tenacious, Communication Skills (Oral & Written), Adaptability
* For this position:
Financial Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Business Acumen, Self-Motivated, Problem Solving, Judgment, Leadership
** Education
* ** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
* CPA/MBA is a plu
** Experience
* ** 10+ years of finance and accounting experience in providing business advice and analyzing business performance required
* 7+ years of Finance Leadership preferred
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* Skills and Abilities

**** Computer Skills
*** Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Power

BI, SQL, Tableau a plus
** Other Requirements
*** Must have exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
* Must be proficient in Excel and possess outstanding computer skills
* Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Must be an organized, creative team-player with initiative who responds well to challenges
* Role will likely include periodic large project oriented demands with tight deadlines requiring more than standard work hours and the need to respond quickly. Must demonstrate sound business judgment

Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:
** Financial Benefits
*** Competitive Compensation
* Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
* 401(k) and Company Match
* Annual Profit Sharing
* Paid Time Off
** Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits
*** Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
* Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
* Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
* Gym Reimbursement
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Short-Term and Long Term Disability
* Company Paid Life Insurance
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
* Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
* Employee Assistance Program
* Parental Leave
** Education and Career Planning Benefits
*** Tuition Assistance
* Networking Opportunities
* Leadership Development Opportunities
** Perks
* ** Paid Parking
* Service Awards
* Hybrid work arrangements
* Business casual environment
* A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset:
** you**!
* If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse…