Finance Manager FP&A

About UsWHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE  You will find our market leading products and brands on job sites all over the world.Focusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across the world, ProDriven Global Brands are most preferred.Presently this position is in a hybrid status with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs.  The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.OverviewThe Finance Manager, FP&A directs all financial reporting and planning activities for the corporation as a report to the Sr. Director, Global FP&A. This role is a critical point of all planning communications and analytics for ProDriven Global Brands. The position will maintain constant communication with global FP&A leads, Commercial, Operations and functional leaders to serve as the expert in understanding the financial position of the global organization and the interdependencies. Position is required to influence the planning/analysis and outcome of various scenarios through effective communication and business intuition. This position is responsible for continuous improvement efforts throughout the financial reporting and planning cycle. This includes the production of ad hoc and reoccurring analytical financial reports, business sponsor of financial master data maintenance and development of robust planning cycle calendars to mitigate risk through contingency planning and increase the accuracy of ProDriven Global Brands's financial statements.ResponsibilitiesThis self-motivated individual will provide support for, but not limited to, the following areas:Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Quarterly Financial Forecasts & Month Latest Estimates Responsible for preparing the AOP for the company in partnership with the Sr. Director, Global FP&A and Leadership Team (own calendar, communication and consolidation).  Review assumptions for P/L plans dependent on inputs from business drivers and develop much of the balance sheet and cash flow statement plans with support of treasury & controller's team.  Prepare revised Quarterly Forecasts for the company as the fiscal year progresses.  On a mid-month/monthly basis, prepare company forecasts in collaboration with cross-functional team members and provide explanations for variances from prior expectations.Prepare Monthly Reporting and Analytics Packages    Review monthly reporting results vs prior expectations with commentary of major business drivers.     Establish and ownership of daily/weekly/monthly KPI reporting and analytics to be shared with functional owners, Leadership and the Advisory Committee.     Evaluation of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow to assess overall financial health All Other Activities Lead the business case and support IT Team with development of financial systems (master data, ERP and planning and reporting software) to enable reporting, analytics and planning development of the finance function.  Assist in corporate transactions (e.g., investor calls, M&A, refinancing activities, etc.) as requested through various external parties  Other ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by Executive Leadership Team members.Salary Range:$ 105,000- $144,000The pay range listed is for Illinois based roles.  It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range.  Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skill sets, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and location.Benefits:401(k) company match Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life and disability insurance Paid time offQualificationsü      Bachelors degree preferred in Accounting or Finance, MBA or CPA a plus or equivalent work experienceü years of accounting / finance experience including 2-3 years experiences within FP&A; knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting/planning and forecasting concepts and processesü      CPG/Manufacturing experience desiredü      Excellent oral, written, presentation and time-management skillsü      Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated business partnership skillsComputer Skills:ü      Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced Excel Modelling and PowerPoint Skillsü      Planning (i.e. TM1, Hyperion, BPC) and Reporting (COGNOS, BI) financial systems experienceü      Experience working with ERP systems to support understanding of the financial ecosphereKey Competencies:ü      Tracking Budget Revenues / Expenses (reporting), Driving Financial Planning/Forecasting (planning), Statistical Analysis (analysis)ü      Database and Master Data Design to enable aforementioned competenciesü      Financial and Business Analytics Acumen:  Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive resultsü      Problem Solving & Decision Quality:  Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutionsü      Cross Functional Relationship Management:  Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners across the globeü      Presentation Skills:  Effective in a variety of presentation settings including one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and bossesü      Communication Skills: Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills Special Physical Requirements:ü      Willingness to travel as required to domestic and international locations; estimated up to 10%EEO StatementProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.  ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.#LI-Hybrid#LI-RR1