VP Financial Planning & Analysis

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the team responsible for all financial planning and analysis to drive strategic planning and other decision-making tools, including EVA and ROIC
• Provide timely analysis and prepared insights to CEO and CFO and other executives to best position the Company for future performance enhancement and overall decision making
• Oversee development, implementation and on-going preparation of action oriented financial analysis, leading to improved financial performance of the Corporation – including over sales, CM, manufacturing, SG&A and other financial impacts
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements as it relates to global management reporting requirements
• Oversee the preparation of and continuous improvement of Management Reporting packages for the Commercial & Operations areas
• Lead the Company’s global annual budget and quarterly forecast process including relevant financial analysis, plus make recommendations for improvement
• Oversee quarterly/annual reporting process for global segment performance, which culminates in comprehensive quarterly meetings with CEO/CFO describing in-depth performance KPI’s by product lines/regions
• Enhance overall analysis over balance sheet and liquidity planning and work directly with Company’s treasury department for leverage scenarios and cash/debt forecasting
• Drive continuous improvement of business process analytics in Global FP&A, by creating sound functional specifications on enhancement ideas and overseeing that the solution is implemented according to those specifications
• Ensure business intelligence data is accurate and complete and create an improved platform to enhance the system’s reporting and reliability, including introduction of business analytic tools (i.e. Power BI/Qlikview)
• Assist with overall analysis and preparation of materials to support the Company’s financial presentations to its audit committee and board meetings
• Assist with analysis and preparation of materials to support external communications, including investor relations support
• Assist in the evaluation of acquisition and joint venture opportunities where applicable
• Lead global FP&A segment leaders and the broader organization of managers and analysts

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BS) in accounting, finance, or engineering. MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in global finance, including senior leadership in FP&A, driving enterprise-wide planning, analysis, and consolidated reporting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing business required.
• Knowledge of chemicals, steel and metalworking industry and automotive industry preferred.
• Global or multi-national business experience strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive, senior-level people leadership experience, including oversight of managers and large, distributed teams.