Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Kirby Corporation•Houston, TX

16d

About The Position

The FP&A Manager is responsible for financial planning and analysis for KDS by analyzing financial data, financial performance, understanding variances, and preparing reports on company budgets, forecasts, and trend analysis.

Requirements

Strong accounting and financial statement understanding as it relates to the related financial analysis.
Proficient use of financial metrics: Internal Rate of Return, NPV, Payback Period, DSO, DPO, etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills through listening, understanding, and responding to the questions and needs of leadership and business.
Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor, attention to detail and the ability to structure and analyze financial modeling.
Proactive strategic thinker with the ability to communicate effectively with Senior Leaders and other stakeholders.
Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service by responding promptly to customer needs and soliciting customer feedback to improve service.
Contributes to building positive team environment through commitment, respect, and communication.
Demonstrate professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.
Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and apply learnings quickly.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, and a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required and prefer experience with Microsoft Power BI.
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role, 7 to 10 years overall experience
Standard Office Criteria

Nice To Haves

prefer experience with Microsoft Power BI.

Responsibilities

Participate in the forecasting and budgeting processes, collecting, organizing, and analyzing departmental inputs.
Lead the weekly and monthly forecasting process.
Lead the KDS budget process, develop and support budget templates, and assist with the development of budget presentations.
Assess, analyze and report on assigned business unit’s results for fluctuations by account, type, and major line item.
Support overall closing process as required.
Conduct trend analysis and reports for assigned business units.
Anticipate, investigate, and review monthly variances in advance of formal monthly and quarterly reporting.
Provide commentary and analysis to internal management highlight material items in the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
Spearhead ad hoc projects and reports to support Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders as well as the broader financial team.
Develop reports, reporting dashboards, and other tools to drive efficiency and opportunities.
Recommend financial systems processes for effective and efficient practices.
Model and evaluate business opportunities and projects.
Partner with leaders to conduct analyses and insights into the business in order to scale, manage, and grow business predictability and profitably.
Support financial reviews, create and manage monthly financial presentations, and briefs as required.
Prepare necessary reconciliations of the reporting data.
Review and update procedures and controls as it pertains to the related area of responsibility.
Support audit requests as required.
Recommend areas of improvement to management to create efficiencies and/or cost savings.
Support financial closing process and quarterly reserve analysis.
Maintain a strong personal commitment to the safety culture.
Performs other duties as assigned.