Director of FP&A - Westwood

Develop, implement and maintain an effective planning and analysis capability that will provide senior leadership with appropriate analytical tools to establish goals and measure performance of the Companys portfolio of businesses.

Manage group of Financial Analysts to support the commercial teams (and directly support our Commercial VP) of our 4 business segments.

Routinely communicate business unit and company consolidated financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics. Suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications.

Coordinate the capital spending review process for the Company.

Lead scenario modeling efforts for the development and growth of the portfolio. Participate as a key thought leader of the global finance team, influencing decision making and identifying finance priorities.

Represent finance team in the creation of financial modeling and due diligence efforts related to the Company's ongoing M&A activities.

Model potential changes to capital structure, acquisition and divestiture planning.

Influence the accuracy and effectiveness of the corporate accounting consolidation and closing process through analytical review and trend analysis.

Develop and execute processes to allow for routine analytical reviews of company financial and operational performance, leveraging business unit analytical resources and tools.

Lead the strategic aspects of the annual operating plan and budget process for the Company.

Assist with preparation of presentations in support of board meetings and senior leadership meetings.

Support the strategic business planning process.

Monitor competitive dynamics of the sectors (liaise with sector associates)

Partner with accounting, treasury, tax as appropriate

10+ years of finance and accounting experience with progressive responsibility, especially with exposure to international operations, financial modeling and M&A

Significant experience managing people, with strong, professional communication and writing skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple long-term projects, with a focus on continuous improvement of processes.

JDE, Oracle or other ERP system experience

Knowledge of US GAAP

Ability to quickly understand issues and implications of a given situation and formulate action items and steps towards resolution.

Ability to establish priorities, work independently and meet objectives without supervision.

Self-starter, proven ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.

Well-developed professional judgment and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization in a professional manner. Maintain confidential information and effectively communicate w