The FP&A Manager reports directly to the Head of Strategic Finance & FP&A and is responsible for managing cross-functional FP&A processes across the organization, including annual budgeting, management reporting, and data-driven analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions. This role will manage a team of analysts to drive efficiencies in core processes as well as take a leadership role in key organizational projects including implementation of OneStream planning and analytics tool and establishing organizational dynamic forecasting processes.
The successful candidate will have 7+ years of total experience successfully managing a corporate financial planning and budgeting process and delivering impactful financial reporting and analysis.
The candidate should be an independent, analytical, and strategic minded team player with strong work-ethic.
GAAP knowledge and accounting experience is advantageous to this role. Previous experience leading systems implementation projects is a plus (especially hyperion or OneStream products).
Essential Functions
- Manage a team of analysts for preparation of monthly financial reporting package(s) for operational management, our C-suite leadership team, and the Board of Directors to include timely and insightful financial analysis
- Drive cross-functional development, analysis, and reporting of annual operating budgets, including top-level review, compilation, and guidance for the global organization.
- Support performance culture by partnering across the organization, establishing meaningful financial metrics and goals for measuring performance on a timely and actionable basis
- Manages the enterprise capital allocation strategy by working cross-functionally to understand capital needs, impacts on ROIC and drives scenario modeling to align capital allocation decisions with overall Gibson strategy
- Play a lead role in implementation of new planning and reporting tools
- Drive development of an organizational dynamic forecasting process that is clear, efficient, and value-add
- Serve as end-to-end project lead on ad-hoc strategic projects (including new product introduction, cost savings initiatives, and business acquisitions, as examples)
- Assist in preparation of board of director materials
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong base knowledge of accounting, finance, production, and operations principles
- Strong aptitude for complex problem solving utilizing financial modeling and analysis
- Experience in the consumer products industry and in manufacturing are preferred
- Must have experience leading enterprise budgeting and forecasting and experience with managing multiple entities or other financial modeling experience
- Proven ability to work cross functionally in a leadership capacity as well as support position
- Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and organize workload to meet timelines in a fast paced, very high-growth environment
- Systems – prior experience with financial planning tools and ERP knowledge (Power BI, Hyperion Planning, and/or OneStream)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful analysis for non-technical audiences
- Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization
- Strong teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a cross functional team
Required Education and Experience
- BA/BS degree or equivalent Finance/Accounting/Business; CPA/MAcc/MSF/MBA a plus
- 7+ years of experience in progressive roles in FP&A or controlling
- Prior experience with financial planning tools and ERP knowledge (Power BI and D365 background is also a plus)
Essential Knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to synthesize financial information into consumable reports and analysis for all levels of the organization
- Strong core understanding of finance and accounting principles
- Project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
- Passionate about working and winning in a team environment.
- Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan
- Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner
- Clear and logical thinker
- Relish working in a company with a diverse, challenging, and fast paced environment
Travel Requirements
- This position is mostly office-based but may require periodic travel to the company’s manufacturing and sales locations (~10%)
