Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Ace Hardware•Oak Brook, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Emery Jensen, a wholly owned business unit of Ace Hardware Corporation, distributes hardware and home improvement products to independent Pro Lumber, Paint, Hardware, and E-retailer customer segments. The Business Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) will collaborate with the Emery Jensen FP&A Director to oversee new business ROI models and customer agreement proposals. This role will also contribute to developing the annual financial budget and monthly projections, which includes reviewing departmental business plans and operational targets. The Emery Jensen Business FP&A Manager will analyze and publish financial results, provide business/financial expertise, and develop what-if modeling to drive future improvements. Additionally, this role will manage a team of analysts supporting related business areas.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field.
At least 7 years of experience in accounting/finance.
Familiarity with field unit activities, programs, practices and procedures.
Solid analytical background, an aptitude for logical methods, and an understanding of the inter-relationships between operations and accounting.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal relationship skills.
Very strong staff leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to interact with CEO, CFO, VPs, Directors and Senior Management.
Confidence to challenge existing practices and formulate new and creative approaches and solutions.
Unlimited curiosity about the business and what makes it work.
Change agent and problem solver with an ability to get things done.
Ability to influence others’ decision making through financial analysis and interpersonal skills.
Ability to employ ROI, financial analysis and modeling techniques.
Ability to interpret data, present findings and make recommendations.
Understanding of U.S. GAAP.
Advanced Excel skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP & BPC/EPM, Power BI.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and assist in the preparation of new customer financial modeling and the creation of long-term customers’ purchasing agreements and incentives.
Support the sales team with new business development and programs to drive core growth.
Contribute to the financial planning and budgeting activities of Emery Jensen, including the preparation of the Annual Budget and Monthly Projections.
Review submitted business plan information and challenge assumptions when necessary.
Assist in the preparation of presentations for the annual budget process and monthly financial results.
Provide feedback to senior management with respect to approved budgets.
Participate as a key stakeholder in providing a balanced budget within defined company leadership parameters.
Analyze monthly operational and financial performance of Emery Jensen by creating financial models that compare budgeted costs to actual costs and provide insight and recommendations to senior management.
Perform financial analyses, considering actual performance, previous expenditures, and estimated income and expenses.
Provide senior management with recommendations or alternatives to improve business unit performance and monitor adherence to plan.
Develop and manage the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and special reports as required by VPs of Emery Jensen.
Work directly with business partners to create ad hoc or ongoing reports that facilitate the analysis of business unit operating performance.
Develop project plans and optimize the use of time and resources, monitoring implementation to ensure desired project outcomes.
Measure financial impact of initiatives by working with other departments.
Determine cost/benefit and provide go/no recommendations.

Benefits

Incentive opportunities
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year)
Up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
Annual Ace Cares Week
20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice
Opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
On-site classes, facilitator-led courses
Generous tuition assistance program
Frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
Mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection