FP&A Manager -Business Insights

National Gypsum Company•Charlotte, NC

4d•$111,744 - $139,680

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager – Business Insights will take a leading role in implementing artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and automation within FP&A processes and support the company with strategic business analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, management reporting and ad-hoc projects. This role will be a key cross-functional business partner, supporting the business in making informed strategic decisions. This individual must be highly motivated and have a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset.

Requirements

Exceptional analytical, problem solving, data management, and business partnership skills
Demonstrated ability to work proactively and collaboratively, think creatively, and manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent presentation, reporting and communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, and then summarize and communicate the key messages
Written communication skills and ability to be a business interpreter
Strong organization and time management skills with ability to handle multiple assignments while effectively prioritizing
Quick learner with a personal drive and motivation to achieve goals with limited oversight and direction
High attention to detail, trusted partner and committed to accuracy and continuous improvement
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment, exercise critical thinking skills and possess a solutions-oriented mindset
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, required
Experience in a corporate FP&A or financial analytics role, required
Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting / data analysis tools such as PowerBI, Alteryx or Tableau, required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including advanced Excel and PowerPoint knowledge, required

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing industry experience, preferred
Experience with programming tools such as Python, preferred
Experience with implementation of AI tools, preferred
Experience with a financial reporting/planning consolidation tool, preferred
Knowledge of SAP ERP system, preferred

Responsibilities

Create, maintain and effectively communicate KPIs, executive dashboards and summarized commentary to track progress towards annual operating priorities
Develop and produce routine reporting that provides critical financial visibility to areas of financial risk and opportunity
Partner with the Company’s Data Science team to develop, implement and maintain AI models within forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes
Collaborate with FP&A team members to drive continuous improvement within existing processes, analysis and reporting
Own ROI calculations and reporting for key capital projects
Provide support for the monthly forecasting, annual budget and periodic long-range planning processes, including data gathering, identifying and analyzing key drivers, and preparing presentation of results to executive leadership
Provide support for the annual budget process, including identifying key drivers, anomalies and opportunities
Develop partnerships with various areas of the business to ensure alignment with business needs
Prepare ad-hoc studies and analyses as required
Other duties as assigned