Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Director Financial Planning & Analysis  position with New Era Technology offers you the following:

• Full Benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K match
• 29 PTO Days including company holidays

The Director Financial Planning & Analysis will take ownership of the Divisional Profit and Loss (P&L), monthly consolidation, forecasting, and variance analysis. Thei role will work closely with various teams, including operations, accounting, procurement, and senior leadership, to drive revenue growth, improve margins, and enhance profitability. Additionally, they will collaborate with and assigned Division General Manager and corporate teams to build and manage the annual budget, providing key financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business growth. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• P&L Analysis and Ownership: Take full ownership of the divisional P&L, conducting in-depth analysis of revenue, costs, and margins. Provide actionable recommendations to leadership on how to grow revenue, improve margins, and increase profitability. 
• Monthly Financial Consolidation: Work with the accounting team to ensure a timely close. Once preliminary numbers are derived the FP&A lead will create consolidated divisional P&Ls and KPI’s to manage PL’s and ensure accuracy and consistency across financial reports. Comment on revenue, GP and EBITDA drivers and impact on projected results. 
• Collaboration with Operations: Work closely with the operations team to understand key business drivers and operational performance. Provide financial insights to support margin improvement initiatives and cost optimization strategies. 
• Forecasting and Variance Analysis:F Prepare detailed financial forecasts for upcoming months and provide clear explanations of budget-to-actual variances, identifying areas for corrective actions or opportunities for improvement. 
• Working Capital and Cash Flow Management: Monitor and analyze key working capital trends, ensuring effective management of cash flow within the division. Support cash posting processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. 
• Collaboration with Accounting: Work with the accounting team and divisional controllers to produce accurate monthly financials, ensuring timely reporting of all financial results and compliance with accounting standards.
• Procurement and Vendor Pricing Support: Collaborate with procurement to analyze vendor pricing, volume consolidation, and cost-saving opportunities. Provide financial insights to optimize vendor relationships and purchasing strategies. 
• Monthly Operating Results Reporting: Present detailed monthly operating results to senior leadership, highlighting key financial metrics, performance trends, and areas of concern. Present actionable recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
• Support for General Manager (GM): Provide dedicated financial support to the General Manager of the division, offering insights and financial analysis to assist in strategic decisionmaking. 
• Annual Budget Development: Work closely with corporate teams to develop and manage the annual budget for the division, ensuring alignment with business goals and financial targets.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within financial planning, reporting, and analysis to enhance efficiency and the quality of financial insights. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or similar finance roles, ideally in a manufacturing or operations-driven environment.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, consolidation, P&L analysis, and budgeting.
• Solid understanding of working capital management and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (operations, accounting, procurement, senior leadership) to drive financial performance. 
• Proficient in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, financial modeling tools).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of financial performance and provide strategic recommendations for business growth.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred/Desired:

• Master’s degree (MBA or Master’s in Finance/Accounting)
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CFA