Manager of FP&A

This Manager of FP&A position is remote but candidate must live within the Northeast so the person can attend occasional meetings.

• Develop, implement and maintain an effective planning and analysis capability that will provide senior leadership with appropriate analytical tools to establish goals and measure performance of the Company’s portfolio of businesses
• Routinely communicate business unit and company consolidated financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics.

Suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications

• Coordinate the capital spending review process for the Company
• Lead scenario modeling efforts for the development and growth of the portfolio. Participate as a key thought leader of the global finance team, influencing decision making, identifying finance priorities, managing directly and indirectly - finance staff in multiple locations
• Represent finance team in the creation of financial modeling and due diligence efforts related to the Company's ongoing M&A activities
• Model potential changes to capital structure, acquisition and divestiture planning, shareholder returns
• Influence the accuracy and effectiveness of the corporate accounting consolidation and closing process and treasury operations through analytical review and trend analysis
• Develop and execute processes to allow for routine analytical reviews of company financial and operational performance, leveraging business unit analytical resources and tools
• Lead the strategic aspects of the annual operating plan and budget process for the Company
• Prepare presentations in support of board and shareholder meetings, monthly / quarterly senior leadership meetings and various strategic committees of the Company
• Support the strategic business planning process
• Monitor competitive dynamics of the sectors (liaise with sector associates)
• Partner with accounting, treasury, tax as appropriate
• 7 years of finance and accounting experience with progressive responsibility, especially with exposure to international operations, financial modeling and M&A
• Significant experience managing people, with strong, professional communication and writing skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple long-term projects, with a focus on continuous improvement of processes
• JDE or other ERP system experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical pronouncements
• Ability to quickly understand issues and implications of a given situation and formulate action items and steps towards resolution.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and meet objectives without supervision
• Self-starter, proven ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities
• Well-developed professional judgment and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization in a professional manner.

Maintain confidential information and effectively communicate with all levels of management including Board of Directors as needed.

• Solid verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to express ideas clearly and persuasively. Must be able to follow directions and give clear directions.
• Team player with a positive attitude able to enhance teamwork in the organization. Must take ownership of assignments, and be flexible and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Must be willing to reprioritize workload as necessary to meet the business needs.

Ability to grow within organization and visualize big picture