Financial Planning

Position Summary: The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for managing the forecasting, planning and analytical functions of the Company. It exists to manage the budgeting/forecasting processes, provide performance and decision support analysis, assess risks, and prepare key reports and presentations. Broad based thinking, business acumen and strong analytical skills are prerequisites for this role. Position Requirements/Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting, strongly preferred Experience: 7-10 years relevant finance experience Experience creating financial models that accurately forecast income statement and cash flow results Experience with International entities, including knowledge of working with FX on accounting Experience developing and implementing Hyperion (or other forecasting system) encouraged Experience in manufacturing entities Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of building and motivating great teams; Ability to communication financial results in terms of business performance; Provide analytical interpretations and insight of business performance; Ability to deliver significant programs on time and enabling business units to achieve growth and profitability; Evaluate capital investment decisions with objectivity; provide perspective and sound judgment; Analyze pricing and other terms for major sales programs / new business opportunities; Manage the annual budgeting and monthly forecast processes; Create multi-scenario forecast model that are integrated with detailed budgets - "what if" analysis; Communicate financial and performance information to the Executive team and Board concisely; Utilize knowledge of systems e.g. Cognos to automate recurring processes and information; Ensure financial processes adapt to meet the ever changing needs of the business; and Ensure corporate and business unit monthly reports are insightful, timely and accurate. Additional Position Responsibilities Effectively communicates across all levels of the organization to meet weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual goals and deadlines; Effectively communicates company policies and procedures; Improves job knowledge by attending training and keeping relevant knowledge and skills current; Demonstrates organizational skills by working independently and with a team and by effectively delegating workload and responsibilities; Contributes to organization success by meeting team and company goals; and Follows all quality system and safety protocols by safely operating equipment, wearing proper protective equipment (PPE), completing safety training, keeping work areas clean and organized, and contributing to established safety goals. Required Qualities/Attributes Exceptional organizational skills to include multi-tasking, planning, and time management; Decisive and possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in systems; passionate about process improvement, empowerment and engagement of workforce; Possesses an excellent understanding of accounting/finance in manufacturing entities; Possesses a bias for action and operates with the appropriate sense of urgency; Adaptable to changes in priorities and pressure of juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines (e.g. Board prep); Exceptional interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and conflict management skills; Results driven; Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills; Capacity to own projects from inception to completion; Exceptional problem-solving skills; Possesses a high ethical standard and is forward thinking; Advanced user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; and Systems thinking - able to define input needs from multiple sources and link together accurately and with integrity.