Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Kent, OH, US, 44240
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis acts as the analytical engine of the AMS Division, providing insight and supporting ‘optimal’ business decision-making. The individual in this role will report to the Divisional Vice President, Finance. They will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis, and other projects requested by senior management.
What you will do:
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Coordinate the consolidation of division financial reporting, including 4th-day flash, 5th-day, and 7th-day reports. This includes a review of the consolidated financial information for accuracy, and identifying and analyzing significant variances to budget or forecast. Communicate variances to Controller/Division VP, Finance.
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Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures
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Assist in the quarterly MD&A preparation and SOX testing processes
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Oversee and manage the continued development of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plans, and modeling tools
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Implement and work with business intelligence tools and dashboard reports
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Prepare ROI analysis in capital projects and business decisions
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Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
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Support senior leadership team and department heads with in-depth analysis
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Assist in the preparation of presentations to the Executive Office
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Proactively analyze manufacturing costs (material, operations costs, yield, and fixed costs) and advocate changes
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Develop and evaluate proposed capital investments and business improvement projects
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Ad-hoc reporting and analysis
What we are looking for:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA a plus
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5+ years of financial reporting and budget accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, plus leadership/management experience
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Public accounting experience, including SOX compliance
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Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization (i.e. Business Unit, Division, and/or Corporate). Ability to present a clear and concise message to the executive and/or senior divisional leadership team
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Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently
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Knowledge of Hyperion, Excel, Word, Oracle, Navision, and query writing skills preferred
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Strong analytical skills and robust understanding of accounting and finance as it relates to the balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, typical KPIs, etc.
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Advanced Excel skills to manipulate and report on data (i.e. macros, pivot tables, V/H lookups, charting, etc.)
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Advanced PowerPoint skills to assist in the compilation of presentations for budget, business reviews, strategy plans, etc.
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Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
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Team player who can work well with others and is willing to go above and beyond the call of duty
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Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland