VP, Fp&A

This position reports into the CFO and leads FP&A for the Company. The individual oversees a team of analysts and managers, and reviews and develops financial metrics and standards for the organization. Responsible for coordinating all financial, planning and analyses and working with leadership team with forecasting of financial results, analysis of market/industry trends and competitive analysis.

• Oversee and develop financial models and strategic assessments to address key business and operational issues.

• Help develop Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Development Plan

• Mentor and develop Finance Team

• Strategically partner with C-suite on growth, value creation and strategy

• Develop benchmarks and metrics

• Analyze industry trends, end market trends and competition

• Create best in class FP&A processes and procedures

• Prepare Financial Reporting packages for management

• Work with Value Streams and Corporate Development to assist in assessing potential M&A targets; conduct pre- and post-transaction M&A deal analyses and valuations

• Support budget process, including evaluating market forecasts by territory, quantifying investment opportunities and returns, and accounting for financial impact of various operational events/decisions

• Develop and enhance necessary dashboards to track business performance, identify trends and proactively engage with functional leaders to stay ahead of the curve

• Drive the analysis of key financial metrics and aid in the preparation of Investor Relations communication and presentations

• Provide support for CEO/CFO, board presentations, valuations, competitive analysis, etc.

• Other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Planning

• Provide guidance on planning/reporting processes to leadership team, including process, timelines, templates and deliverables

• Lead coordination of Strategic Development Plan (SDP), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly Forecast, and Monthly Operating Call (MOC), including templates, process, consolidation and reporting

• Prepare latest forecast scenarios enabling agile models

• Hold FP&A accountable to deadlines and corporate deliverables

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver on all key FP&A Packages with accuracy, quality and timeliness in efficient manner

• Lead all efforts to provide insights to the management team by presenting facts, analyzing trends, highlighting issues and proposing solutions

• Further develop metrics around the operating performance of the Value Streams, working with the Value Stream general managers and FP&A managers.

• Maintain financial models to enable agile reporting and analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Capex

• Prepare analysis/causal of Revenue, ASP, Costs, OPEX, material costs, cost savings, headcount etc. identifying problems, providing recommendations, getting alignment on decisions, and executing on actions

• Coordinate monthly close and flux analysis and reporting

• Engage in understanding the business needs and providing solutions that fit the need

Net Sales

• Ensure the accuracy & soundness of Revenue Forecast/latest estimate. Ensure delivery of AOP, SDP, Forecast, and guidance

• Volume: Collaborate with the business to understand business activities that impact volume. Apply this knowledge to create a mechanism that helps monitor/assess volume's health

• Revenue / ASP: Monitor areas that impact ASP, incl. product/country mix, FX, promotion, freight, accounting adjustments, etc. Challenge and guide the business on Forecast / business decisions

Systems & processes

• Ensure system is designed to enable accurate and agile planning

• Lead automation improvements in planning and reporting capabilities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree- MBA or advanced degree preferred

• 10 - 15 plus years of progressive experience in the finance field

• Experience in manufacturing preferred

• Strong system skills with ERP and reporting systems

• Strong business acumen and communication skills required

• Strong leadership and project management skills required

• Experience working with an FP&A team

• Experience managing cross-functional teams/matrixed organization

• Strong influencing/communication skills (written, oral and presentation)

• Proven experience collaborating with finance team and individuals at all levels in the organizations, building relationships, proactively communicating and maintaining a standard of excellence and best practices.

• Strong attention to detail, commitment to excellence and analytical abilities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.