FP&A Business Line Leader

BDO USA • Grand Rapids, MI

3h • $95,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Line Leader is responsible for
overseeing financial analysis and planning activities specific to a particular
business line such as Advisory or Specialty Assurance. This role involves
collaborating with business line leaders to provide insights and recommendations
that drive strategic decisions and improve financial performance. The Business
Line Leader supports planning and forecasting activities tailored to the unique
needs and goals of the business line.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred
• Six (6) or more years of finance experience, required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced proficiency in Excel, required
• Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
• Ability to work in a deadline-drive environment
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Superior analytical and the ability to apply analysis in determining appropriate next steps
• Keen attention to detail
• Leadership & strategic thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working within a professional services firm such as accounting, financial services, business advisory and/or banking industries, preferred
• Prior managerial experience, preferred
• Prior experience using financial systems such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion or OneStream strongly, preferred

Responsibilities

• Leverages technology to research, compile and analyze financial information, both standard and ad hoc
• Monitors and analyzes financial performance against budgets/forecasts
• Researches and determines causes of budget variances and communicates to the leaders
• Works with leaders this role supports to prepare budgets, forecasts and long-term plans
• Provides supplemental financial processes/systems training to end users, and actively seeks ways to improve process and share knowledge
• Monitors UAR, AR and reserve balances for assigned region(s), and manages all necessary follow up tasks, as appropriate
• Supports preparation of executive management and board meeting materials
• Establishes strong rapport with leaders and peers throughout the organization
• Leading and managing FP&A activities for a client base with a medium scope of responsibility
• Provide insight & analysis to leaders
• Strategically partner with firm leaders to proactively anticipate issues, maximize profitability, and minimize financial risk
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”
• ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level