The FP&A Manager will collaborate with cross-functional leaders in developing budgets, forecasts, monthly/quarterly reports, (ad hoc) analyses and executive level presentations which will provide (senior) management with the needed support to make decisions on strategic level. Next to the high-level, strategic topics, the FP&A Manager is not afraid to dive into the details to truly grasp a topic and to be able to translate the details into a summarized overview.
This role is fast-paced and will have a direct impact on the company's ability to accurately forecast and make key business decisions. It goes without saying that the role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and consciousness of meeting deadlines and working together with numerous departments in our organization. You are self-motivated, act as a proactive business partner and have the leadership capabilities needed to be successful in this position.
KEY SKILLS to be successful in this role include (but are not limited to):
Analytical ability
Interpersonal skills
Ownership
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and execute the annual financial plan.
Work directly with selected leaders across operational areas and functions to determine revenue goals for every activity and product.
Work with managers who have a department budget to evaluate historical spending and plan and justify future expenditures.
Serve as a finance business partner to certain Vice Presidents to evaluate their financial performance by developing tools and reports tailored to their business unit.
Monitor, analyze and report on monthly financial performance compared with plan and forecast to identify changes and opportunities that result from better or lower performance.
Work closely with the Finance group to support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process to ensure timely reporting and analysis.
Prepare financial reporting materials for the company's Board and executive management and provide financial analysis for other stakeholders.
Enhance and develop product-line reporting and new products to ensure visibility of unit drivers and accurately capture revenue and expense components.
Assist Product Management to understand, analyze, and devise actions to influence product performance reflected in product-line reports.
Other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Self-motivated and highly organized.
Demonstrated proficiency and experience with forecasting / planning / budgeting.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to see and tell the story in numbers.
Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees.
Deadline focused and ability to multi-task and deliver on multiple projects concurrently.
Exceptional organization skills, strong work ethic, results focused and quick learner.
Demonstrated ability to offer different points of views and problem solve.
Excellent business writing and presentation skills.
ORGANIZATION COMPETENCIES
Commits to organizational goals and objectives.
Demonstrates open, effective communication and teamwork.
Customer focused with sense of urgency.
Acts with integrity and professionalism.
Works to maintain quality standards.
Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize work.
Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship building.
Effective communicator at all levels of the organization.
Able to act independently in a high-volume environment.
Shows great attention to detail and ability to execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum 6+ years of progressive FP&A experience
B.S in Finance or Accounting
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
Experience with OneStream plus
Advanced Excel & business modeling skills
Job Specifications:
This is a full-time position and hours of work are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This role sits in either Des Plaines, Ill or Alpharetta, GA and will be hybrid.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
This position's leadership responsibilities involve demonstrating ethics and integrity, developing adaptability, displaying drive and purpose, and exhibiting leadership stature to members to key stakeholders for the origination and presentation of credit requests.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to operate call center tools.
EEO Statement
Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.