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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12957579

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are actively recruiting an experienced professional for the role of Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, emphasizing a strong focus on data leadership. In this pivotal position, you will drive the strategic evolution of our financial planning and analysis function, prioritizing data-informed decision-making. With an emphasis on advanced data initiatives, including a data warehouse/Power BI implementation, you will play a crucial role in elevating our organizations analytical capabilities. Additionally, as a key component of this role, you will lead and collaborate with finance directors deployed within various business units. This collaborative approach aims to achieve cohesive and effective FP&A strategies across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the company, focusing on constructing reliable and automated data processes.
• Develop consistent and automated data processes that result in weekly and monthly forecasts for revenue, gross margin, SG&A and op income.
• Work on assigned monthly closing items and perform P&L closing review with Controller by business day 5 of each month.
• Lead the FP&As to build a reliable, repeatable process for preparing data-informed monthly Business Review meetings.
• Guide the utilization of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to empower decision-making and enhance the management of company operations.
• Research issues related to financial results and work with business partners to understand key financial issues and drivers while looking for ways to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and provide analysis to management comparing actual results vs. budget and forecast.
• Serve as a liaison between Finance and internal/external customers to provide solutions that meet Finance and customer needs.
• Lead key projects that relate to areas of financial planning and analysis such as annual budget process, power BI, and reporting/forecasting/budgeting software solution.
• Account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts requiring a higher level of analysis and understanding; NIB Fees, Customer Support Funds, IT Software & Hardware expenses.
• Supervise staff in specific finance areas; call center revenue and cash application, CAPEX and bank reconciliations.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Education:Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.

Experience:

• 5 7 years of FP&A and/or general accounting experience required.
• 5 Years experience spearheading data initiatives.
• 3+ years previous experience with ERP accounting/reporting systems required such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Working knowledge of Forecast/budgeting software such as Hyperion, Prophix, Tableau, etc.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of data cultures development, including data storage and models, analytical tools like Power BI, data governance, data adoption, self-serve reporting, data cataloging, and data decision-making.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls, including cost accounting concepts and analysis.
• Demonstrated success leading and collaborating on projects in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to deal directly with internal management, and external customers and vendors.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential material.
• S rong prioritization and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain several concurrent projects at one time.
• Strong initiative and a self-starter to work on projects with limited management oversight.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising:1

Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position:0

VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (check one)

Can be performed with or without assistive technology:

XRequired to perform activities such as: preparing/analyzing data/figures; viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and/or assembling parts with close eye contact.