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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical reporting processes within our organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, capable of providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior management to support informed decision-making.
The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models, analyzing financial data, and preparing comprehensive reports that highlight key business performance indicators. Your insights will directly influence strategic planning, operational efficiency, and overall financial health of the organization.
In this role, you will also be expected to identify opportunities for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and process improvement. You will lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Additionally, you will monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing timely variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. You will be proactive in identifying financial risks and opportunities, and adept at presenting complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will also mentor and guide junior finance team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Your leadership will be instrumental in building a high-performing finance team capable of meeting the evolving needs of the organization.
We offer a stimulating work environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognized. This position provides an excellent opportunity for career advancement within a growing organization committed to excellence and innovation in financial management.
If you are a motivated finance professional with a passion for strategic financial planning and analysis, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making.
- Analyze financial data and prepare detailed reports highlighting key performance indicators and trends.
- Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insights and recommendations for operational improvements.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and process improvements.
- Present financial analysis and recommendations clearly to senior management and stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop junior finance team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial planning software.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
- Proven leadership experience and ability to mentor and develop team members.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial modeling and forecasting?
- How do you approach variance analysis and communicating findings to non-financial stakeholders?
- What strategies have you implemented in previous roles to improve budgeting processes?
- Can you provide an example of a time when your financial analysis directly influenced a strategic business decision?
- How do you stay updated with industry trends and best practices in financial planning and analysis?
