The primary objective of this position is to provide financial leadership for Month end, Plan, LBE, LRP planning, and DSO/Balance Sheet processes; provide financial analysis, recommendations, and decision-making support; and develop and implement processes to enable accurate and timely planning consolidations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Planning/Actual process integrating forecasting/sales, pricing, product marketing, market research, and senior financial management inputs to meet division/corporate deadlines and quality submissions
- Prepare and present accurate and complete Planning information to Executive Staff and Corporate Planning Groups
- Recommend key planning assumptions and analyze variances and business trends; interface across senior management and multiple functions/affiliates
- Support SAC go-live (including UAT) and ensure reports/dashboards transfer accurately from Longview to SAC
- Develop staff through delegation, coaching, and career development
- Interface with internal/external business functions (e.g., Operations, R&D, Corporate Planning); work with high self-motivation and autonomy
- Serve as trusted advisor by challenging business partners and recommending solutions
- Lead Finance Transformation/Lighthouse initiatives to simplify, improve efficiency, and enhance deliverable quality
Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs degree in Accounting or Finance
- Preferred: MBA in Accounting/Finance and/or CPA/CMA
- Preferred: Multi-division experience; knowledge of Longview and BPC planning systems and process
- 7β10 years progressive accounting or finance experience
- Strong problem-solving/analysis using financial policies (CFMs) and GAAP; excellent verbal and written communication
Benefits (as stated): paid time off (vacation/holidays/sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility for long-term incentive programs.