Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Job Summary
Global manufacturer of medical devices seeks a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. Responsible for the general finance and accounting functions as well as the creation and preparation of reports and statistics reflecting earnings, budgets and other financial results. Participates in the formulation and administration of approved finance practices to ensure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business and provide reliable information necessary to control operations. This position reports to the Director of Finance.
Responsibilities:
· Provide monthly forecasts and variance analysis of budget to actuals.
· Provide accurate monthly/quarterly financial forecasts to actuals.
· Prepare annual budgets.
· Ensure the accurate financial packet of new product development projects.
· Prepare controller reports, business significant event reports, and investor call notes.
· Assist with strategic plan.
· Communicate with FP&A and accounting reporting groups to ensure the adequate reporting/forecasting.
· Provide monthly sales analysis reports to monitor US sales trends, customers purchasing patterns, and territory profitability.
· Assist annual standard cost build and cost rollout procedure.
· Providing cost analysis for make versus buy decisions and disclose any constraints.
· Communicate with Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing and ensuring forecast accuracy and disclosing capacity constraints.
· Communicate with Operations and Logistics managers to understand the latest operation status and report to Finance Director if any disclosures needed.
· Oversee two direct reports
· Ensure career growth of the staff and improvement of their capabilities.
Requirements:
· B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance
· CPA, CMA or MBA required
· Public accounting background preferred
· 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
· 2 years of supervisory experience
· Excellent communication skills
· Advanced Excel skills