Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description:

The FP&A Manager will collaborate with cross-functional leaders in developing budgets, forecasts, monthly/quarterly reports, (ad hoc) analyses and executive level presentations which will provide (senior) management with the needed support to make decisions on strategic level.
 

Next to the high-level, strategic topics, the FP&A Manager is not afraid to dive into the details to truly grasp a topic and to be able to translate the details into a summarized overview.

KEY SKILLS to be successful in this role include (but are not limited to):

• Analytical ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to take ownership

This role is fast-paced and will have a direct impact on the company's ability to accurately forecast and make key business decisions. It goes without saying that the role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and consciousness of meeting deadlines and working together with numerous departments in our organization. You are self-motivated, act as a proactive business partner and have the leadership capabilities needed to be successful in this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and execute the annual financial plan
• Work directly with selected leaders across operational areas and functions to determine revenue goals for every activity and product
• Work with managers who have a department budget to evaluate historical spending and plan and justify future expenditures
• Serve as a finance business partner to certain Vice Presidents to evaluate their financial performance by developing tools and reports tailored to their business unit
• Monitor, analyze and report on monthly financial performance compared with plan and forecast to identify changes and opportunities that result from better or lower performance
• Work closely with the Finance group to support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process to ensure timely reporting and analysis
• Prepare financial reporting materials for the company’s Board and executive management and provide financial analysis for other stakeholders
• Enhance and develop product-line reporting and new products to ensure visibility of unit drivers and accurately capture revenue and expense components
• Assist Product Management to understand, analyze, and devise actions to influence product performance reflected in product-line reports
• Other duties as assigned

CORE  SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with forecasting / planning / budgeting
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to see and tell the story in numbers
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees
• Deadline focused and ability to multi-task and deliver on multiple projects concurrently
• Exceptional organization skills, strong work ethic, results focused and quick learner
• Demonstrated ability to offer different points of views and problem solve
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills

ORGANIZATION COMPETENCIES

• Commits to organizational goals and objectives
• Demonstrates open, effective communication and teamwork
• Customer focused with sense of urgency
• Acts with integrity and professionalism
• Works to maintain quality standards
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize work
• Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship building
• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization
• Able to act independently in a high-volume environment
• Shows great attention to detail and ability to execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 6+ years of progressive FP&A experience
• B.S in Finance or Accounting
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with OneStream plus
• Advanced Excel & business modeling skills

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• This is a full-time position and hours of work are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• This role sits in Des Plaines, Ill and will be hybrid; Works onsite 3 days a week

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• This position’s leadership responsibilities involve demonstrating ethics and integrity, developing adaptability, displaying drive and purpose, and exhibiting leadership stature to members to key stakeholders for the origination and presentation of credit requests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate call center tools.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement
 Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
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