Reporting to the Vice President – FP&A, this position will be primarily responsible for providing business partnership decision support to leadership within sales, operations, and other functional groups. In addition, this person will build and manage a finance team that aligns with the commercial organizational structure, providing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytical support. The role requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a background in both Financial Planning and Analysis and experience as a business partner.
Responsibilities Include:
Partner with the business leaders to prepare regional/functional annual budgets and reforecasts, and monitor and report on financial performance
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analytics to the commercial, operations, and functional teams to assist these parties in meeting their business and financial objectives and hold them accountable to operating plans
Review monthly results; provide analysis of variances along with explanations and recommended actions to Senior Management and other members of the team
Operate as an extension of the business leadership teams and develop a keen understanding of the key financial and operational drivers of performance to provide analysis and recommendations.
Identify key performance metrics that will identify areas of focus that impact financial and operational results.
Provide proactive analytics and reporting, which may include sales/margin trends, expense drivers, product category reporting, customer profitability analytics, etc.
Assess risks and opportunities and identify key operational and financial actions to drive improvement.
Provide recommendations and influence business decisions, which may include presentations to senior management
Develop a productive working relationship with the leadership team of the segment, as well as functional support teams, that facilitate collaboration and ensure achievement of business objectives.
Support the financial integration of acquired businesses at the local level, and coordinate with Corporate FP&A to define and achieve overall integration of acquisitions.
Develop models that can accurately forecast expected business outcomes. Source and maintain data on key business drives used in the modelling
Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations with major customers
Build up a business support function within the FP&A team with a structure that aligns with the business.
Hire, lead, coach & develop staff
The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related area; MBA preferred; CPA may be considered a plus but not required
8+ years of experience Financial Planning and Analysis including data driven analytics and reporting.
Has the passion, enthusiasm and the absolute drive for results with a clear focus on revenue and EBITDA growth. Possesses a desire to learn the company’s business and industry
Well-grounded with common-sense approach. Has the ability to manage grey space between being action/ results-oriented and a steward of the business.
Expertise in positioning, creating and presenting complex and highly granular financial information in a clear and simple manner that includes thoughtful analysis and recommendations
Strong analytical skills using data-driven analysis to draw actionable insights and influence decision-makers.
Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability
Relationship builder with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functional teams, build consensus, and enlist support. Can work well with diverse personalities at all levels of an organization.
Previous management experience with ability to coach and mentor others
Capable of building and sustaining a strong operating team, has an affinity for teamwork, and works cooperatively with peers.
Inspiring leader who knows how to evaluate, energize and motivate a team to deliver results.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and navigating complex organizational structures with sensitivity while still reinforcing an appropriate sense of urgency and meeting deadlines
Executive presence with potential to move beyond the scope of this role into a position of broader / increased responsibility. Comfortable communicating and collaborating with senior company executives.
Is a facilitator of change. Knows how to challenge status quo and possesses the long-ranged vision to present, sell and implement new approaches/solutions.
Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality
Outstanding communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Previous Distribution experience is highly desirable.
Advanced Excel skills are required.
This position offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits program.
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BradyPLUS (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to our applicants and employees with disabilities in order to assist them in the performance of their essential job functions.
