Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.