[Hiring] Director, FP&A @Industrial Electric Manufacturing

Role Description

This role is dedicated to delivering financial support to our Field Service organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly profit and loss (P&L) statements
• Analyzing trends and identifying variances against budget or forecast
• Developing financial key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Conducting financial analyses for capital investments and new initiatives

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of five to seven years of relevant finance experience, showcasing strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strategic approach. Experience in manufacturing or commissioning new equipment in the field is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience in progressively more responsible roles
• Experience working in Finance or Accounting in data-heavy roles
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
• An understanding of the Income Statement
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Point, and financial planning software (Prophix is a plus)
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (Tableau) and ERP systems is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel to sites to observe commissioning activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Requirements

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling primarily for the Field Service organization
• Prepare and distribute monthly reporting, highlighting key trends, and provide recommendations
• Leverage business insights gained in review and analysis to improve business forecasting and the accuracy of business forecasts
• Collaborate with various departments to gather relevant financial data, ensure data consistency, and develop accurate forecasts and budgets
• Assist in the development of long-term financial plans, including capital expenditure planning and resource allocation
• Assist in budget construction for the next financial cycle
• Analyze financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable recommendations for improvement
• Partner with Accounting and the Field Service Department to ensure data consistency for reporting purposes
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, suggesting areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support various business initiatives, including capital projects, new site startup costs, and pricing strategies
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to create and improve departmental level reporting
• Partner with the Business Intelligence team for data visualization and automated reporting

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success