FP&A Manager - Venteon

MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
Our client is a multinational, well-established company that is a leader within their industry. The company is seeking a qualified and highly motivated finance professional.    

Overview:

• The Manager of FP&A will report to the Director of FP&A
• The position will provide financial leadership and is responsible for driving continuous improvement in the areas of forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and strategic planning.
• The Manager, FP&A will also manage and lead financial analysis and support of Business Unit strategic initiatives and collaborate with internal cross functional teams to implement best practices across North American finance systems & processes.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of related and progressively increased responsibility/career progression in Finance.
• Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills  
• Advanced degree, MBA or CPA is a plus.
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills, financial IT systems acumen preferably with SAP

Job Description:                                                                                                      

• Preparation of weekly forecast and variance analysis
• Analyze and interpret actual financial performance vs. operating plan, forecast and prior year results
• Generate financial forecasts (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow), and review with Beverage management; identify key risks/opportunities
• Understand key drivers of product line and customer profitability
• Track capital spending and perform post capital reviews for the Board of Directors
• Provide direction and thought leadership to the senior controllers and plant controllers on financial matters and process improvement opportunities
• Improve operations by serving as a thought leader and liaison between plants and corporate HQ
• Complete profit improvement projects that cover multiple plants or both operating regions
• Manage planning processes and stay on track to meet stakeholder expectations
• Enhance and standardize the use of operational and financial data
• Streamline and improve planning processes
• Internal controls and accounting/finance practices

Compensation and Benefits:
 

• Excellent salary plus and annual bonus
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent Company paid benefits.