Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Description Description:Position Scope:The Manager, FP&A supports the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance-analysis activities. This role partners with accounting and finance leadership and key business stakeholders to deliver accurate financial insights, support decision-making, and improve financial performance through data-driven analysis.Knowledge and Skill Requirements:Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and budgeting principlesAdvanced financial modeling and analytical skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting toolsAbility to analyze complex financial data and identify trends and risksStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex financial informationSolid business acumen and attention to detailPreferred Qualification(s):CPA, CMA, or MBA preferredExperience working with / in ERP systems and BI tools, in particular Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and Power BIExperience working in an FP&A roleEducation Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related fieldMBA or CPA is a plus, but not requiredEssential Job Functions:Support the company's financial planning processes (annual budgets and long-range planning processes) to ensure alignment with strategic and financial targetsPrepare and analyze monthly financial reports that track performance to budget and prior years at a summary level and department levelCreate, monitor, and analyze monthly financial dashboards and KPI's in various areas of the business that identify business trends, highlight potential revenue enhancement and margin-improvement initiatives, and isolate any potential risksPartner with department leaders (i.e. Sales, Operations, IT, Marketing, HR, etc.) to enhance financial decision makingDevelop and maintain financial models to support key operational and strategic initiatives, including capital allocationAssist with updating the company's long-range financial model on a regular basis to project trends in growth, margins, leverage, and covenant complianceTranslate complicated financial data to outline key, action-oriented opportunitiesAssist with executive-level reporting and presentation materials, as neededEnsure data accuracy and consistency across financial reportsConduct other duties as assignedLeadership Responsibilities:Act as a financial partner and subject matter resource to business teamsProvide guidance and analytical support to various company departments, as neededSupport continuous improvement initiatives within FP&A processes and toolsPreferred Experience and Skills:5–7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical rolesStrong Excel and financial modeling expertiseAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesStrong communication skills (written and oral) and effective interpersonal aptitudeDemonstrated problem-solving, critical-thinking, and organizational skillsPhysical and Mental Requirements:Ability to work extended periods at a computerAbility to analyze large data sets with accuracy in a timely mannerAbility to perform under deadlines and shifting prioritiesWork Environment:Office-based work environmentStandard business hours with peak activity during planning cyclesLimited travel, other than occasional trips to company store locationsThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Stowers Machinery Corporation reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Requirements: