Libbey
Director, Commercial Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Libbey, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614
Overview
Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, the Commercial FP&A Director partners with Libbey’s commercial organization (sales & marketing) and is responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis activities for these functions in the United States and Canada. Because this opportunity is located within the global corporate headquarters, this leader may also be responsible for centralized commercial FP&A consolidation and alignment from other geographies in the enterprise. The leader’s responsibilities include full business partnership and accountability for multi-function budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial modeling, and strategic planning, tracking of KPIs and related operational analysis. They will also serve as the financial expert for the various components that go into the top line and how to influence those components most optimally. The Commercial FP&A Director leads a team that coordinates and consolidates weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting and analytics. This leader provides strategic multi-year financial analysis and recommendations to support development of the company’s overall business strategy, drawing insights from internal financials, operating metrics, and external market research to inform the models. These planning and performance responsibilities are coordinated with SVPs (ELT leaders) of each function and their leadership teams. The leader will often present this information and insights to stakeholders (executive leadership team, customers, CEO, sales and marketing teams, etc.). This leader will influence the organizations within finance, sales, and marketing. They will be a strategic business partner with the senior vice president of sales, senior vice president of marketing, and 10+ vice presidents and directors within sales and marketing. Responsibilities
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXECUTION
Develop annual budget plans and quarterly forecasts. Provide insightful analysis of business results to internal and external teams and perform analyses that lead to problem solving and profitable business improvements. Steward Financial Plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development and performance, including analysis and multi-level presentation delivery. Lead the reporting of monthly and quarterly business operating financials, indicating performance against the plan and the company. Develop and deliver executive-level communications for Libbey’s Executive Leadership team and Board of Directors. Evaluate financial outcomes of various decision alternatives; provide management with information on potential impacts along with recommended options and action plans.
INFLUENTIAL LEADERSHIP
Lead a multi-national, multi-layered team of analysts (2-8 associates). Manage department priorities, provide leadership, guidance, and development to the direct team through goal setting and performance management. Serve as a member of the Global Financial Leadership team and the Global Functional teams of the functions assigned. As a director, act as an influential enterprise-level leader. Lead, influence, and empower the organization to fulfill our purpose and values. Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture where associates can thrive and contribute to long-term success.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required. 10-12 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including executive-level strategic analysis and communication. 4+ years of people leadership experience required. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, multinational, and multilingual environment. Entrepreneurial spirit with a high level of ownership; capable of working as a manager while being an expert in processes and strategies. Strong analytical capability with the ability to structure business cases around high-level strategic vision and fiscal outcomes. Strong strategic skills to identify key drivers, implications, and recommendations. Advanced understanding of financial planning, reporting & analysis, and costing/profitability methodologies. Deep understanding of common business and cost drivers, financial statement analysis, and deep-dive analysis. Experience with Microsoft suite of tools. Location: Toledo, OH; 4-5 days/week in the global corporate headquarters. 5% domestic and/or international travel. Libbey is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, free of harassment and discrimination.
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Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, the Commercial FP&A Director partners with Libbey’s commercial organization (sales & marketing) and is responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis activities for these functions in the United States and Canada. Because this opportunity is located within the global corporate headquarters, this leader may also be responsible for centralized commercial FP&A consolidation and alignment from other geographies in the enterprise. The leader’s responsibilities include full business partnership and accountability for multi-function budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial modeling, and strategic planning, tracking of KPIs and related operational analysis. They will also serve as the financial expert for the various components that go into the top line and how to influence those components most optimally. The Commercial FP&A Director leads a team that coordinates and consolidates weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting and analytics. This leader provides strategic multi-year financial analysis and recommendations to support development of the company’s overall business strategy, drawing insights from internal financials, operating metrics, and external market research to inform the models. These planning and performance responsibilities are coordinated with SVPs (ELT leaders) of each function and their leadership teams. The leader will often present this information and insights to stakeholders (executive leadership team, customers, CEO, sales and marketing teams, etc.). This leader will influence the organizations within finance, sales, and marketing. They will be a strategic business partner with the senior vice president of sales, senior vice president of marketing, and 10+ vice presidents and directors within sales and marketing. Responsibilities
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXECUTION
Develop annual budget plans and quarterly forecasts. Provide insightful analysis of business results to internal and external teams and perform analyses that lead to problem solving and profitable business improvements. Steward Financial Plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development and performance, including analysis and multi-level presentation delivery. Lead the reporting of monthly and quarterly business operating financials, indicating performance against the plan and the company. Develop and deliver executive-level communications for Libbey’s Executive Leadership team and Board of Directors. Evaluate financial outcomes of various decision alternatives; provide management with information on potential impacts along with recommended options and action plans.
INFLUENTIAL LEADERSHIP
Lead a multi-national, multi-layered team of analysts (2-8 associates). Manage department priorities, provide leadership, guidance, and development to the direct team through goal setting and performance management. Serve as a member of the Global Financial Leadership team and the Global Functional teams of the functions assigned. As a director, act as an influential enterprise-level leader. Lead, influence, and empower the organization to fulfill our purpose and values. Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture where associates can thrive and contribute to long-term success.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required. 10-12 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including executive-level strategic analysis and communication. 4+ years of people leadership experience required. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, multinational, and multilingual environment. Entrepreneurial spirit with a high level of ownership; capable of working as a manager while being an expert in processes and strategies. Strong analytical capability with the ability to structure business cases around high-level strategic vision and fiscal outcomes. Strong strategic skills to identify key drivers, implications, and recommendations. Advanced understanding of financial planning, reporting & analysis, and costing/profitability methodologies. Deep understanding of common business and cost drivers, financial statement analysis, and deep-dive analysis. Experience with Microsoft suite of tools. Location: Toledo, OH; 4-5 days/week in the global corporate headquarters. 5% domestic and/or international travel. Libbey is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, free of harassment and discrimination.
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