This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13018016

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.