Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

Overview

• Lead financial planning and analysis efforts within a dynamic organization, driving strategic decision-making and aligning financial goals with corporate objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to forecast business performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with department leaders to gather, analyze, and integrate operational inputs into financial plans.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators and trends to inform decision-making.
• Partner with senior management to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.
• Support strategic planning efforts, evaluating financial impacts of new business opportunities and market expansions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering professional growth and high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee annual budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and goals.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify performance drivers and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and present financial results and forecasts to senior management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial impacts of strategic initiatives, including product launches and partnerships.
• Implement best practices in financial analysis and planning for improved decision-making quality.
• Enhance financial processes and systems to increase reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Act as a liaison between business units and corporate departments to ensure consistent financial reporting.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to financial analysts, ensuring team readiness for business support.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis; 10 years preferred.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Effective communication skills to present financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in process improvement and implementing best practices in financial analysis.
• Leadership experience in managing and developing financial teams.
• Familiarity with hybrid work environments and adaptability to dynamic organizational needs.