NYC Staffing
Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (Onsite)
NYC Staffing, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06901
Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Crane is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered solutions operating globally across two exciting segments: Process Flow Technologies and Aerospace & Electronics. Supporting those segments, we have multiple business units operating independent P&Ls with structural reporting that includes a President and staff to drive their respective strategies. Accordingly, each of those business units has a CFO and a staff, including FP&A, and related resources necessary to support the business' financial objectives. This Sr. Manager, FP&A position is part of the Corporate FP&A Team, that supports the entirety of Crane. This role is based in our Stamford, CT headquarters office. Crane's VP of FP&A is looking for a senior FP&A leader to join our Corporate Headquarters which houses our most senior executives at Crane. With this close-knit group of executives, I need a partner who will help refine and improve our common reporting approaches across Crane while also using business financial information, including historical trending and alignment with forecasts and budgets, to quickly isolate gaps / opportunities in the most efficient way possible. I am looking for an energetic, talented individual who enjoys the fun of tackling complex tasks. Given the breadth of opportunities and challenges that are inherent in our exciting business model, we're looking for someone who can manage a variety of shifting priorities on the day-to-day basis. I need a partner who is "hands-on" and seeks to jump in where necessary! Functional Success
Continue to develop, enhance, implement and sustain a planning and analysis capability that will: Identify business unit opportunities to improve performance Provide senior executives at Corporate with appropriate reports and analyses, at the appropriate cadence (weekly, monthly, quarterly, ad hoc) to measure the performance of the Company's portfolio of business units against the annual operating plan, periodic forecasts and prior year Interact with all business unit finance leaders to understand root cause of gaps / opportunities to what was otherwise expected in periodic performance Identify opportunities to be more efficient and "make things easier for our business units who are doing all they can to drive profitable growth!" Provide a critical eye over the Corporate Office department spend Additional Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
Lead the Operating Plan and Forecasting process across the Company Analyze financial data and provide detailed reports highlighting key performance indicators and trends Monitor financial performance against operating plan, forecast and prior year, providing variance analysis and actionable insights Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making Prepare material for the board of directors, investor relations and the CFO and COO and CEO of Crane Company Partner with the Corporate Controller, Investor Relations and Business Development teams in Stamford on month end reporting, quarterly earnings reporting and M&A activity Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement and automation Assist the CFO of Crane with ongoing training material development for our CFOs and business leaders in the field to hone their finance skills Required Skills:
Proficiency in HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) Advanced user of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel Macros) Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial challenges Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency Experience working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior executives Experience with business intelligence and data analytics platforms, a Plus Experience with Scripting Languages / Microsoft Technology (JavaScript, VB, .NET, Python, PERL), a plus Qualifications:
MBA or master's in finance or CFA required 8 to 10 years of FP&A experience, with some exposure to Corporate FP&A preferred Experience with Manufacturing Company in a Cost Accounting environment preferred Personal Attributes:
A partner to our VP, FP&A collaborator to the field Smart/Fun! An effective communicator with highly effective written and speaking skills An active listener Customer-focused Someone looking to achieve more at a company that continues to excel and outperform peers
Crane is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered solutions operating globally across two exciting segments: Process Flow Technologies and Aerospace & Electronics. Supporting those segments, we have multiple business units operating independent P&Ls with structural reporting that includes a President and staff to drive their respective strategies. Accordingly, each of those business units has a CFO and a staff, including FP&A, and related resources necessary to support the business' financial objectives. This Sr. Manager, FP&A position is part of the Corporate FP&A Team, that supports the entirety of Crane. This role is based in our Stamford, CT headquarters office. Crane's VP of FP&A is looking for a senior FP&A leader to join our Corporate Headquarters which houses our most senior executives at Crane. With this close-knit group of executives, I need a partner who will help refine and improve our common reporting approaches across Crane while also using business financial information, including historical trending and alignment with forecasts and budgets, to quickly isolate gaps / opportunities in the most efficient way possible. I am looking for an energetic, talented individual who enjoys the fun of tackling complex tasks. Given the breadth of opportunities and challenges that are inherent in our exciting business model, we're looking for someone who can manage a variety of shifting priorities on the day-to-day basis. I need a partner who is "hands-on" and seeks to jump in where necessary! Functional Success
Continue to develop, enhance, implement and sustain a planning and analysis capability that will: Identify business unit opportunities to improve performance Provide senior executives at Corporate with appropriate reports and analyses, at the appropriate cadence (weekly, monthly, quarterly, ad hoc) to measure the performance of the Company's portfolio of business units against the annual operating plan, periodic forecasts and prior year Interact with all business unit finance leaders to understand root cause of gaps / opportunities to what was otherwise expected in periodic performance Identify opportunities to be more efficient and "make things easier for our business units who are doing all they can to drive profitable growth!" Provide a critical eye over the Corporate Office department spend Additional Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
Lead the Operating Plan and Forecasting process across the Company Analyze financial data and provide detailed reports highlighting key performance indicators and trends Monitor financial performance against operating plan, forecast and prior year, providing variance analysis and actionable insights Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making Prepare material for the board of directors, investor relations and the CFO and COO and CEO of Crane Company Partner with the Corporate Controller, Investor Relations and Business Development teams in Stamford on month end reporting, quarterly earnings reporting and M&A activity Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement and automation Assist the CFO of Crane with ongoing training material development for our CFOs and business leaders in the field to hone their finance skills Required Skills:
Proficiency in HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) Advanced user of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel Macros) Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial challenges Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency Experience working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior executives Experience with business intelligence and data analytics platforms, a Plus Experience with Scripting Languages / Microsoft Technology (JavaScript, VB, .NET, Python, PERL), a plus Qualifications:
MBA or master's in finance or CFA required 8 to 10 years of FP&A experience, with some exposure to Corporate FP&A preferred Experience with Manufacturing Company in a Cost Accounting environment preferred Personal Attributes:
A partner to our VP, FP&A collaborator to the field Smart/Fun! An effective communicator with highly effective written and speaking skills An active listener Customer-focused Someone looking to achieve more at a company that continues to excel and outperform peers