Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Commercial

Description

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Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture.

Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit  for more information about the company and its products.

The Manager of FP&A – Financial Planning and Analysis is a key member of the FP&A Team. This role is responsible for driving value creation with a hands‑on process across all segments as well as clear and effective business reviews, financial forecasts, business analysis, SIOP and decision support related to all BU metrics.

• Collaborate with the finance team, CCO and key business partners for all commercial functions within the company while aligning with production planning and logistics leadership as they intersect with SIOP.
• Partner in the development of a Business Unit–based reporting structure; provide comprehensive data, KPI‑driven performance evaluation, opportunity identification, collaboration and risk management.
• Administrate key management processes for the timely, efficient and effective completion of the commercial aspects of the five‑year Strategic Plan (STRAP), Annual Operating Plan, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and as‑needed business reviews.
• Develop the five‑year Vision and Strategy that aligns with and supports the BU and corporate vision (STRAP).
• Lead and coordinate the development of the AOP, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables, and review and analyze the roll‑up of all commercial components for the budget P&L.
• Lead and coordinate monthly/quarterly financial forecasts to make the forecast integral to leadership, direction and management.
• Utilize KPIs to ensure the success of initiatives related to commercial performance, pricing opportunities, margin expansion, cost savings, predictability and forecast accuracy.
• Gather and interpret large volumes of commercial data, detect emerging trends, integrate commercial intel, and develop predictive controls and indicators.
• Analyze key value drivers and facilitate decision support to positively influence cash flow.
• Provide timely and accurate financial analysis on business development projects to organizational management for decision support. Review and understand financials provided to support new business opportunities.
• Develop personnel through systematic and continuous improvement of organization capacity and capability via targeted training, coaching, formal succession planning and development.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Five years’ experience in finance or accounting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards), financial planning (One Stream or Oracle eBPBCS), Microsoft BI and related technologies.
• Experience with large data sets and ability to utilize data from various BI systems.
• Finance management experience including knowledge of lean/Six Sigma management concepts and/or certifications.

• Experience in a mining, manufacturing or production environment; background in cost accounting is a plus.

Ability to lift 10 lbs. and to wear personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compass Minerals is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.

All individuals are given the same opportunity and have a right to determine whether they desire private or public support. The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.