Director of FP&A

Director FP & A

Director of FP & A Job Responsibilities:

Financial Responsibility
Leads all aspects of planning and analysis associated with the Annual Operating Plan and Mid- Year update including strategic process and system design as well as tactical steps of the plan
Prepares the Monthly Financial and Business Operational Review Presentation
Detailed ad hoc management reporting, including budget vs. actual variance analysis
Prepare BOD packages and related presentations
Capital expenditure and lease ROI / IRR analysis
Develop and update financial model and prepare financials and covenant calculations for bank

Strategic Analysis
Ensures that business decisions make good business sense and are based on the appropriate level of financial analysis
Gathers and prepares financial information and other data for senior management. Provides

recommendations and suggests alternative actions
Applies knowledge of external economic factors to ensure optimization of financial opportunities
Challenges strategic concepts and validates the financial assumptions and information which form the basis for strategies

Strategic Metrics
Manages and monitors strategic metrics across organization and respective product lines to ensure performance against goals
Performs competitive benchmark studies and makes recommendations as appropriate to senior management

Consultation / Partnership
Identifies and frames business issues and opportunities for consideration by the CFO and other

senior leaders across the organization
Provides guidance and direction to senior management across the business on financial and

operational issues within their business units
Collaborates with senior management and other business leaders to establish overall business

direction, ensuring sound financial, strategic, and business direction
Assures that senior management receives accurate and timely financial advice and interpretation

concerning strategies and other issues
Work with key stakeholders to create business plans to address corporate initiatives. Assists in the

research, analysis, and compilation of data input

Director of FP & A Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting plus 10 years progressive development and experience in applicable business roles
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think and act strategically, and to think critically about analyses
Ability to synthesize and present complex data
Ability to analyze and communicate competitive strategies, business trends, performance trends against plan, market trends, etc. in a clear concise manner
Ability to develop and deliver formal presentations to senior management and, when needed, to larger groups in a professional, concise, and direct manner
Ability to continue focus in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with several daily interruptions
Experience with Sage is a plus
Strong organizational skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
Requisite level of computer skills - MS Word, Excel (advanced), Power point Outlook, etc

Work environment:

Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time.

Sitting, standing, and walking (95-100%)

Keyboarding (40-60%)

Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and cell phone (40-60%)

Lifting computers and other equipment.

Position may require some travel.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.