Pinnacle Search
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Pinnacle Search, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Our client is a PE‑backed multi‑site contract manufacturer of personal care products (whose clients you would definitely recognize!). We have had the pleasure of supporting their growth through hiring critical team members at the plant and corporate level, across Finance, Accounting, R&D, Sales, and Operations. The Director FP&A we are seeking will mentor a strong Analyst, communicate and partner cross‑functionally, possess advanced Excel skills, and help support the company's growth strategy, through sales to US and Global customers.
The Director of FP&A is a strategic leadership position that partners with the CFO to drive financial strategy as well as management reporting, financial planning, and analysis activities, including the monthly reporting package, forecast development, and budgeting within the FP&A function. S/he leads the business intelligence (Power BI) reporting across functions, including financial reporting, manufacturing metrics, pricing analytics, and supply chain/operational planning.
Responsibilities
Creates consolidated monthly financial analysis packages, writes commentary on results, and performs overall variance analysis on monthly financial results, as well as leading the weekly flash reporting.
Collaborates with Finance & Accounting to ensure data integrity, gathers and analyzes data on cost inputs to use for pricing and other analyses.
Develops complex financial models for consolidated reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis, supports strategic initiatives.
Leads and coordinates the annual budget process and the long‑term strategic planning cycle, ensuring alignment across Finance, Operations, Commercial, and all supporting functions.
Monitors and ensures performance of all functional groups against monthly financial goals, providing visibility, analysis, and corrective action recommendations to leadership.
Develops data visualization tools furthering visibility into the business results across functions, including financial reporting, manufacturing metrics, pricing analytics, and supply chain/operational planning.
Responsible for substantial amounts of reporting required for owners of the company and their lenders.
Responsible for development and maintenance of various business intelligence reports and initiatives using a variety of tools and applications.
Responsible for the strategic direction of the pricing group, including new customer margin profiles and expanding margin with existing customers.
Other various ad hoc analyses on results of the business and financial budgets/forecasts.
This position leads the FP&A and Business Analytics function with strategic responsibility for business planning and initiatives. Currently one direct report, with another planned.
Quarterly travel is expected.
Position Criteria & Qualifications
Advanced financial analysis skills, including the ability to build complex financial models.
Experience leading FP&A and Pricing teams within a manufacturing environment.
Experience using financial modules of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, DEACOM, etc.).
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to clearly convey complex business processes and terminology to a wide range of audiences.
Advanced experience working with large datasets using Excel and similar programs.
Advanced experience working with business intelligence tools and developing reports using applications similar to Power BI/Tableau.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
5+ years of experience in FP&A, including financial analysis/business intelligence or related field, strong preference for manufacturing industry experience.
Preferred Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to clearly convey complex business processes and terminology to a wide range of audiences.
Ability to perform complex financial analysis on actual results, forecasts, budgets, etc.
Ability to use complex critical thinking and analytical skills.
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The Director of FP&A is a strategic leadership position that partners with the CFO to drive financial strategy as well as management reporting, financial planning, and analysis activities, including the monthly reporting package, forecast development, and budgeting within the FP&A function. S/he leads the business intelligence (Power BI) reporting across functions, including financial reporting, manufacturing metrics, pricing analytics, and supply chain/operational planning.
Responsibilities
Creates consolidated monthly financial analysis packages, writes commentary on results, and performs overall variance analysis on monthly financial results, as well as leading the weekly flash reporting.
Collaborates with Finance & Accounting to ensure data integrity, gathers and analyzes data on cost inputs to use for pricing and other analyses.
Develops complex financial models for consolidated reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis, supports strategic initiatives.
Leads and coordinates the annual budget process and the long‑term strategic planning cycle, ensuring alignment across Finance, Operations, Commercial, and all supporting functions.
Monitors and ensures performance of all functional groups against monthly financial goals, providing visibility, analysis, and corrective action recommendations to leadership.
Develops data visualization tools furthering visibility into the business results across functions, including financial reporting, manufacturing metrics, pricing analytics, and supply chain/operational planning.
Responsible for substantial amounts of reporting required for owners of the company and their lenders.
Responsible for development and maintenance of various business intelligence reports and initiatives using a variety of tools and applications.
Responsible for the strategic direction of the pricing group, including new customer margin profiles and expanding margin with existing customers.
Other various ad hoc analyses on results of the business and financial budgets/forecasts.
This position leads the FP&A and Business Analytics function with strategic responsibility for business planning and initiatives. Currently one direct report, with another planned.
Quarterly travel is expected.
Position Criteria & Qualifications
Advanced financial analysis skills, including the ability to build complex financial models.
Experience leading FP&A and Pricing teams within a manufacturing environment.
Experience using financial modules of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, DEACOM, etc.).
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to clearly convey complex business processes and terminology to a wide range of audiences.
Advanced experience working with large datasets using Excel and similar programs.
Advanced experience working with business intelligence tools and developing reports using applications similar to Power BI/Tableau.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
5+ years of experience in FP&A, including financial analysis/business intelligence or related field, strong preference for manufacturing industry experience.
Preferred Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to clearly convey complex business processes and terminology to a wide range of audiences.
Ability to perform complex financial analysis on actual results, forecasts, budgets, etc.
Ability to use complex critical thinking and analytical skills.
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