Sr Manager, FP&A

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:
OTNCH: North Carolina Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, NC, 06032 USA

Job Summary:
This role is responsible for leading key financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes for World Headquarters (WHQ), including annual planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and global headcount management. The position partners closely with Controllership, HR, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate consolidation, insightful reporting, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Annual Planning Process: Lead and manage the annual planning process, offering guidance and support to WHQ FP&A teams and WHQ business functions to ensure seamless execution.
• Global Headcount Support: Manage global employee headcount reporting and forecasting, partnering with HR and regional teams to ensure accurate workforce planning and alignment with financial targets.
• Management Fee: Own the end-to-end global management fee calculation and allocation process, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and alignment with internal policies and intercompany agreements.
• Budget Management: Manage /Over look all WHQ departmental budget
• FP&A Process Improvement: Drive global FP&A process improvement initiatives, including developing a robust business planning platform to enhance operations.
• Financial Close & Forecasting: Lead the monthly financial close and forecast processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with corporate timelines.
• Performance Analysis for WHQ Departments: Drive operational and financial performance insights through variance analysis, reporting, and commentary.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with business units and corporate teams to support strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
• Consolidation & Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Controllership and all departments to ensure accurate consolidation of financial results and alignment on key assumptions.
• Executive Reporting: Support executive-level reporting and presentations by translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Ad Hoc Analysis & Projects: Manage ad hoc analysis and special projects to support evolving business needs and leadership priorities. Support remaining Uplift Initiatives and new Blackline system needs.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred

Experience:

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role

Qualifications:

• Organizational and Analytical Skills: Demonstrated superior organizational and analytical abilities to manage and optimize processes effectively.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including proficiency in delivering engaging presentations.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to support complex data analysis and presentation.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
• Problem-Solving and Critical-Thinking: Sharp problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to adapt and enhance existing methods, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaboration and Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global, team-oriented environment.
• Engagement with Senior Management: Proven ability to work effectively at all company levels, including regular engagement with senior management to facilitate impactful communication.
• Influence and Decision-Making: Skill in influencing decisions by advocating for new concepts and approaches that enhance business processes.
• Complex Problem Addressing: Capability to address complex issues with solutions that consider operational processes, revenue generation, and human capital management.
• Geographic Knowledge: This role does not require extensive knowledge of cultural or regulatory landscapes.

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