Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

Overview

• Lead financial planning and analysis initiatives, driving strategic decisions and aligning financial goals with organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to forecast performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and integrate operational inputs into financial plans.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators and actionable insights for decision-making.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and optimize financial strategies.
• Enhance financial processes and systems to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and lead a team of financial analysts, fostering professional development and high-quality output.
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts, evaluating financial impacts of new business opportunities and market expansions.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee and manage annual budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and objectives.
• Conduct variance analyses to identify performance drivers and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and strategic insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial impacts of strategic initiatives, including new product launches and market expansions.
• Implement best practices in financial analysis and planning to enhance decision-making quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• 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.