Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a strategic finance business partner to the Surgical Business Unit (SBU) and International Medical Device commercial organizations within Cooper Surgical, a division of Cooper Companies. This highly visible role supports a ~$400M global line of business and plays a critical role in driving financial insight, decision support, and disciplined execution.

Operating in a fast‑paced, matrixed, and international environment, the role requires strong financial acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to influence business outcomes through clear analysis and actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Decision Support

* Serve as a trusted finance partner to SBU and International leadership teams, providing insight, guidance, and support strategic and operational decision‑making.

* Advise commercial leadership on financial implications of business initiatives, investments, and trade‑offs to drive profitable growth.

* Identify opportunities to improve financial performance through analysis of trends, drivers, and business results.

* Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and business intelligence to inform planning assumptions and strategic discussions.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

* Lead coordination of the annual operating plan (AOP) and quarterly forecast planning processes for the business unit.

* Own the monthly financial reporting package, delivering clear, timely, and accurate insights to stakeholders.

* Perform quantitative and qualitative variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior‑period actuals, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Financial Analysis & Modeling

* Develop and maintain robust driver‑based financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment decision‑making.

* Conduct ad hoc analyses including ROI assessments, pricing analytics, and commercial performance evaluations.

* Deliver actionable insights through both routine and ad hoc reporting to inform business decisions.

Accounting Close Support & Controls

* Support the monthly close process through close coordination with Accounting, including providing guidance and preparing reclassification journal entries when required.

* Ensure financial accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting and analyses.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to translate strategy into financial implications.

* Demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions, interpret complex data, and synthesize insights for senior leadership.

* Proven experience presenting financial analyses and recommendations to executive‑level stakeholders.

* Strong relationship‑building and communication skills across diverse, matrixed organizations.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet demanding timelines, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.

* High attention to detail coupled with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

* Influential interpersonal skills with the ability to impact decisions without direct authority.