Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the FP&A cycle – the manager will work to mature and formalize the FP&A process at ANB, including budget and forecast cycle calendars, business financial review meetings, consistent reporting, discussion, and analysis of results.
• Lead the company-wide financial planning and forecasting process.
• Lead the review of business unit financial performance by means of regular financial review meetings, continual gathering of expectations, and analysis of financial reports.
• Translate numbers into a business story. Work to simplify and explain complex financial issues.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and integrity of information, enabling a single source of financial truth. Develop and implement processes to ensure integrity in the FP&A functions.
• Develop deep understanding of industry trends as well as competitive threats and opportunities in each marketplace, industry, customer type, product type etc. by implementing internal, external and peer benchmarking.
• Develop educational excellence through collaboration with the Corporate Finance team, industry and FP&A involvement and development, including all forms of available training and certification.
• Various projects and duties as assigned, including business plan cost benefit support, project and asset management support, acquisition support, etc.
• Provides oversight and direction to his/her team members in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Coaches, mentors and develops staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities. Consciously creates a workplace culture that is positive consistent with the organization's goals. Leads employees to meet expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment. Provides effective performance feedback through recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Talent Management, when necessary. Maintain employee work schedules including paid time off and any requested leave of absence. Maintain transparent communication as appropriate through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email and regular interpersonal communication.

Experience Needed:

• 7+ years of applicable financial or analytical experience in Finance, Accounting or FP&A
• 3+ years leadership experience
• 5+ years’ experience with budgeting and planning systems, Axiom, Kaufman Hall, SRC or similar Excel/SQL based planning systems preferred.

Education, Licensure & Certification Needed:

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent work experience required

Skills & Abilities Needed:

• Strategic problem solving
• Strong communication and relationship skills with track record of presenting complex financial analyses to executives, management and staff clearly and concisely
• Advanced skills with Excel, PowerPoint and other analytical, planning or database tools
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance concepts and accounting principles and IT systems
• Superior process and organizational skills