FP&A Specialist - Melrose Park

Description:

In addition, you will lead efforts to improve financial processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including long-term financial planning and short-term forecasting.
• Commercial / Revenue
• Department/ Expense
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic initiatives and business objectives.
• Analyze financial performance against forecasts, budgets, and previous periods providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve financial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand key business drivers and provide financial guidance.
• Strategic Financial Support
• Support senior management in making informed business decisions by providing financial analysis and recommendations through financial modeling
• Support adoption, use, and evolution of Kreg Data tools (Power BI)
• Partner with various departments (e.g., operations, sales, marketing) to develop financial strategies and ensure alignment with overall company goals.
• Provide financial support and reporting for the Commercial segment, including revenue analysis, margin optimization, and sales performance tracking.
• Support the Operations segment by analyzing cost drivers, optimizing operational efficiencies, and providing financial guidance for supply chain management and production processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve financial processes and tools, ensuring efficient and accurate financial reporting.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Partner with Financial Controller to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Build and maintain periodic cash flow analysis and projections
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company's financial integrity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA or CFA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Process Improvement / Continuous Improvement mindset
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems) and experience with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team.

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