Manager, FP&A

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Corporate

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, plays a central role in delivering timely, accurate, and insight-driven financial analysis to support executive decision-making across H&V's global operations. This individual will own key reporting processes, contribute to planning and forecasting cycles, and partner with senior leaders to translate data into actionable business intelligence. As a key member of the FP&A team, the Manager will also help drive the modernization of our financial systems and analytics capabilities - including the adoption of data visualization tools and AI-assisted analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and oversee monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, covering sales performance, expense trends, variances to plan, profitability, inventory, and energy metrics.
• Develop variance analyses of actual financial results versus plan, forecast, and prior periods - providing clear, narrative-driven explanations of performance drivers.
• Continuously improve the quality, efficiency, and impact of financial reporting, identifying opportunities to increase value delivered to senior management and key financial stakeholders.
• Lead and execute special analysis projects for senior management, translating complex financial data into concise, executive-ready insights.

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Build and maintain dynamic financial dashboards and self-service reporting tools using Power BI or comparable platforms, enabling business leaders to access key metrics in real time.
• Partner with IT and data teams to improve data infrastructure, automate recurring reporting processes, and reduce manual workload across the FP&A function.
• Apply data analytics techniques - including trend analysis, regression modeling, and scenario analysis - to surface insights that drive better operational and commercial decisions.
• Champion a data-first mindset within the FP&A team, promoting consistent data governance practices and standardized reporting frameworks across divisions.

AI & Process Innovation

• Identify and implement AI-assisted tools to enhance forecasting accuracy, automate financial commentary generation, and accelerate the preparation of management reports.
• Evaluate emerging FP&A technologies and AI platforms, bringing forward recommendations on tools that can improve planning efficiency and analytical depth.
• Leverage generative AI tools for drafting financial narratives, summarizing business performance, and preparing presentation materials - with appropriate human review and auditability

Planning & Forecasting Support

• Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan (LRP) processes, coordinating inputs across divisions and functions and ensuring timely, accurate consolidation.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of monthly and rolling quarterly forecasts, working with management to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate the design and facilitation of the annual budget process, managing timelines and cross-functional communications.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and prioritize the workload of Senior Financial Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Provide coaching and development support to help analysts grow their technical, analytical, and communication capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.

Experience

• 5-8 years of progressive finance or FP&A experience
• Demonstrated experience owning financial reporting and analysis processes in a multi-divisional or multi-site organization.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Financials (General Ledger, FSG) strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to work with large, complex datasets and translate findings into clear business narratives.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau; ability to build executive-level dashboards and self-service reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted analytics tools and demonstrated curiosity about how emerging technologies can improve finance processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; proficiency across the broader Microsoft Office Suite expected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial findings clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functional lines and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.