Manager, FP&A

Principal Responsibilities

• Work with operational and financial management teams to drive the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Ensure any management-based reporting is reconciled to IFRS-based financial information.
• Manage the preparation of the annual budget and budget tracking reports, which also include the preparation of the consolidated balance sheet and cash flow.
• Work closely with system administrators (e.g., HFM and PBCS) to implement a financial reporting system to facilitate FP&A and consolidation activities.
• Partner with the Senior Manager Consolidation and Corporate Accounting to complete monthly consolidation activities and reporting packages.
• Complete monthly overview summary with FP&A team and review actuals with management, which includes providing an understanding of the key drivers of variances to plan and forecast.
• Support major Company investment opportunities, such as financings, capital investments, and potential M&A targets, by working with the various teams to develop accurate and relevant financial analysis of such opportunities.
• Assist Finance and Operations with understanding and managing the performance of the business. Calculate key performance indicators (KPIs) and scorecards to monitor the business unit's performance.
• Participate, as needed, in the integration of any acquisitions and establish metrics and budgeting processes for newly acquired companies.
• Make recommendations for improving or implementing new systems/ processes to facilitate FPA analysis. Coordinate with other functional heads on the identified opportunities where applicable.
• Key support for Executive Management, including preparation of key management presentations.
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed.

Education / Experience Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in progressive finance roles with experience within a structured FPA function as a business partner.
• BS in Finance/Accounting is required. CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Experience in a leadership role within a global manufacturing company is preferred.
• Experience in dealing with multiple currencies and cross-currency impacts is preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, draw sound conclusions, and recommend effective courses of action, which includes the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Sound understanding of IFRS and financial consolidation processes.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Hands on experience with planning and consolidation systems such as PBCS, HFM and Smartview is required.
• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).