Manager, Strategic Planning

What you’ll do

• Lead the monthly enterprise expense forecasting process, delivering timely, actionable insights to inform leadership decision‑making
• Own the development of baseline and budgeted expenses, ensuring alignment with both annual and long‑range financial plans
• Own the budget and forecasting tools, partnering with IT to prioritize enhancements, ensure system reliability, and continuously improve planning capabilities
• Partner across departments to influence financial outcomes and drive disciplined expense management through cross‑functional collaboration
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team while strengthening analytical capabilities and driving continuous improvement in planning processes

• Proven experience in corporate budgeting and financial analysis, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for non‑financial stakeholders
• Strong FP&A and financial modeling experience, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and inform sound financial decisions
• MBA, CPA or FPAC certification preferred
• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) or similar financial planning tools preferred
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, including leveraging AI‑enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

• Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee may be required during the final interview process

• Producing thorough, accurate and timely financial management reports for the organization
• Supporting the annual planning process including analysis and review of financial information and its impact on the business
• Preparing, maintaining, summarizing, and analyzing enterprise level financial models used for annual & long‑range business plans and budgeted expenditures from the company’s corporate budget process
• Overseeing and evaluating the activities of financial staff responsible for supporting planning and financial transactions

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of experience in accounting, finance or project analysis required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects related to operational workflow
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of financial and accounting theory

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