Financial Planning & Analysis Manager – Pasadena – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall strategic and tactical financial controlling and support of a $55 million Company within the Region America (approx. $250M) that also has international operations;
• Business Partner to Vice President;
• Perform due diligence and create business plans for expansion into new areas. Support acquisitions of business unit including financial/administrative due diligence and post merger integration;
• Develop pricing strategy together with Vice President and Director;
• Review, negotiate and approve customer and subcontractor contracts. Consult with legal department. Pre and post calculations of large contracts;
• Act as liaison between the Company and headquarters. Interact with Accounting Director as necessary;
• Be a proactive partner to the business and offer suggestions for operational and financial improvement
• Analyze monthly financial statements and prepare and distribute monthly management package to VP’s and Managers including KPIs, Gross Profit Reports, P&L’s / accruals / PoC calculation;
• Responsible for the monthly reporting and regular forecasting to Headquarters, including but not limited to backlog / order income, headcount / capacity, waterfalls, productivity, weekly flash reports, and operating reports as per timetable issued by Corporate departments. Provide monthly KPIs to Vice President;
• Prepare and oversee annual planning process for the Company. Work closely with operations to ensure adequate understanding of where the business is headed over the next years. Prepare planning reports and necessary reporting to improve forecasting and analysis of the business. Presentation of Business Plan to management;
• Assure required internal controls are in place;
• Special projects as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Accounting/Business Administration and MBA;
• 5-7 years of Financial Analysis and Business Partnering experience in the service industry or automotive industry, international experience a plus;
• Previous merger & acquisition and post acquisition integration experience a plus
• Strong analytical, quantitative and abstract reasoning skills;
• Accurate and attention to detail, plus excellent organization skills;
• Able to perform under strict deadlines and with minimal supervision;
• Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner with all levels of the organization;
• Strong Excel skills required;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Willingness to consider other’s ideas;
• Knowledge of financial software packages (SAP), financial modeling, expert in the use of advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.

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