Sr. Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A - ProDriven Global Brands
Itasca, IL 60143
About the Job
ProDriven Global Brands is a world leader for innovative safety and security solutions that trade professionals prefer over all others. ProDriven solutions increase jobsite productivity and provide unmatched performance that trade professionals trust with their lives and livelihoods. You will find our market leading products and brands on trucks and job sites all over the world and our users rely on us for equipment and personal safety across countless industries. The ProDriven family of brands is trusted everywhere work gets done.
Overview:The Sr. Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A directs all financial reporting and planning activities for the corporation as a report to the Sr. Director, Global FP&A. This role is a critical point of all planning communications and analytics for ProDriven Global Brands. The position will maintain constant communication with global FP&A leads, Commercial, Operations and functional leaders to serve as the expert in understanding the financial position of the global organization and the interdependencies. Position is required to influence the planning/analysis and outcome of various scenarios through effective communication and business intuition.
This position is responsible for continuous improvement efforts throughout the financial reporting and planning cycle. This includes the production of ad hoc and reoccurring analytical financial reports, business sponsor of financial master data maintenance and development of robust planning cycle calendars to mitigate risk through contingency planning and increase the accuracy of ProDriven Global Brands's financial statements.
Responsibilities:This self-motivated individual will provide support for, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Quarterly Financial Forecasts & Month Latest Estimates
- Responsible for preparing the AOP for the company in partnership with the Sr. Director, Global FP&A and Leadership Team (own calendar, communication and consolidation).
- Review assumptions for P/L plans dependent on inputs from business drivers and develop much of the balance sheet and cash flow statement plans with support of treasury & controller’s team.
- Prepare revised Quarterly Forecasts for the company as the fiscal year progresses.
- On a mid-month/monthly basis, prepare company forecasts in collaboration with cross-functional team members and provide explanations for variances from prior expectations.
Prepare Monthly Reporting and Analytics Packages
- Review monthly reporting results vs prior expectations with commentary of major business drivers.
- Establish and ownership of daily/weekly/monthly KPI reporting and analytics to be shared with functional owners, Leadership and the Advisory Committee.
- Evaluation of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow to assess overall financial health
All Other Activities
- Lead the business case and support IT Team with development of financial systems (master data, ERP and planning and reporting software) to enable reporting, analytics and planning development of the finance function.
- Assist in corporate transactions (e.g., investor calls, M&A, refinancing activities, etc.) as requested through various external parties
- Other ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by Executive Leadership Team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree preferred in Accounting or Finance, MBA or CPA a plus
- 8-10 years of accounting / finance experience including 2-3 years experiences within FP&A; knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting/planning and forecasting concepts and processes
- CPG/Manufacturing experience desired
- Excellent oral, written, presentation and time-management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated business partnership skills
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced Excel Modelling and PowerPoint Skills
- Planning (i.e. TM1, Hyperion, BPC) and Reporting (COGNOS, BI) financial systems experience
- Experience working with ERP systems to support understanding of the financial ecosphere
Key Competencies:
- Tracking Budget Revenues / Expenses (reporting), Driving Financial Planning/Forecasting (planning), Statistical Analysis (analysis)
- Database and Master Data Design to enable aforementioned competencies
- Financial and Business Analytics Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results
- Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
- Cross Functional Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners across the globe
- Presentation Skills: Effective in a variety of presentation settings including one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and bosses
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Special Physical Requirements:
Willingness to travel as required to domestic and international locations; estimated up to 10%
EEO Statement:ProDriven Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.
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