Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Position Summary:

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will be tasked with providing information and insight to support both internal and external business decisions for the assigned division(s)/business unit. The primary responsibilities of this position are coordinating budgeting and forecasting activities, producing both standard and ad-hoc reporting to all levels of the business and providing financial administration support. The successful candidate will develop a thorough understanding of the AD business and financial model as well as positive relationships across the entire organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

The three main areas of focus of this position for the assigned division(s)/business unit are:

1. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Coordinate the preparation, collection, and analysis of the annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for remittances and rebates in collaboration with divisional executives. This will include ownership of the entire workstream for each activity within the assigned areas.

2. Management Reporting and Analysis

• Assist with the production of consistent, accurate, and relevant reporting to audiences including divisional executives, member and supplier associates, and divisional boards. This will consist of detailed remittance and rebate reporting packages, as well as timely and insightful responses to ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests to support decision-making

3. Financial Administration Support

• Support the business through financial operational activities including:

Monthly rebate and remittance review

Year-end incentive review and approval

New contracts/deal review

Deal negotiation analysis

Business development analysis

Other financial processes

• In addition to the above responsibilities, the successful candidate will:

Develop positive, trust-based relationships across the entire organization in order to be viewed as the primary point of contact for the assigned division(s)/business unit.

Display strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to independently identify and resolve problems or take advantage of opportunities.

Possess a strong working knowledge of financial concepts and major economic trends, as well as the ability to apply that knowledge to complex analyses.

Corporate finance activities not delegated to divisions will be assigned across Managers, with each individual responsible for defined areas of ownership.

Requirements

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

Expert computer skills with a demonstrated ability to use Excel at the highest level in conjunction with enterprise reporting systems.

Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to formulate recommendations regarding challenges, methods, and solutions clearly in both positive and negative situations.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to anticipate future business needs and proactively engage with potential stakeholders.

Desire to be the expert that other associates from across the organization call upon for an understanding of business performance and opportunities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor'sDegree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics. MBA strongly preferred.

Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in financial planning and analysis in a consulting, banking or corporate setting.

Previous experience with buying groups, large procurement or supply-chain processes (such as rebates or charge-backs in manufacturing or retail) is highly desired but not required.

Track record of continuous process improvement.

Previous data warehousing and reporting tool experience such as Qlik, Oracle Business Intelligence, Cognos, Hyperion, or equivalent.

Additional Comments:

Business

Hours:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. (some overtime is required).

Position is based in Wayne, PA where we have a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office (Tuesdays-Thursdays in office & Mondays and Fridays remote).

Travel: 1-2 trips per year (3-7 days per trip).

AD is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At AD, we support a collaborative and inclusive environment. We value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives which we believe make AD a better place to work