FP&A Manager

Ace Hardware•Oak Brook, IL

1d•$118,000 - $128,000

About The Position

The Job The EJD Business FP&A Manager I will work with the EJD FP&A Director to oversee the new business ROI models and customer agreement proposals. Additionally, this role will assist in developing the annual financial budget and monthly projections, including reviewing departmental business plans and operational targets. The EJD Business FP&A Manager I will also analyze and publish financial results, provide business/financial expertise, and develop what/if modeling to drive future improvements. Lastly, this role will manage a team of analysts who support related areas of the business. What you’ll do 1. Review and assist in the preparation of new customer financial modeling and the creation of long-term customers’ purchasing agreements and incentives. Work with direct reports to support the sales team with new business development and programs to drive core growth. 2. Contribute to the financial planning and budgeting activities of Emery Jensen. Participate in the preparation of the Annual Budget and Monthly Projections with guidance from the EJD FP&A Director. Review submitted business plan information and challenge assumptions when necessary. Assist in the preparation of related presentations for annual budget process and monthly financial results. Provide feedback to senior management with respect to approved budgets. Participate as a key stakeholder in the process of providing a balanced budget within the parameters defined by company leadership (CEO, CFO). 3. Analyze monthly operational and financial performance of Emery Jensen. Analyze operating results by creating financial models that compare budgeted costs to actual costs and provide insight and recommendations to senior management. Perform financial analyses, taking into consideration 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. 4. Develop and manage the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets and/or special reports as required by VPs of Emery Jensen. Work directly with business partners to create ad hoc or ongoing reports that will facilitate the analysis of business unit operating performance. Develop project plans and optimize the use of time and resources. Monitors implementation to ensure desired project outcomes. Work with other departments as required to measure financial impact of initiatives. Determine cost/benefit and provide go/no recommendations.

Requirements

This position requires an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field, advanced degree preferred.
At least 7 years of experience in the field of accounting/finance and 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 is necessary.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills in addition to interpersonal relationship and 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 as well as an ability to interpret the data, present findings and make recommendations.
Understanding of U.S. GAAP.
Advanced Excel skills required, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP & BPC/EPM, Power BI

Responsibilities

Review and assist in the preparation of new customer financial modeling and the creation of long-term customers’ purchasing agreements and incentives.
Contribute to the financial planning and budgeting activities of Emery Jensen.
Analyze monthly operational and financial performance of Emery Jensen.
Develop and manage the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets and/or special reports as required by VPs of Emery Jensen.

Benefits

Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 2 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 116.96% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year, in addition to an annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met).
Over the past five years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 6.6% of total compensation.
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) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
Your career at Emery Jensen is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.
We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual 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
Emery Jensen invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching.
We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
We know the work environment matters. That’s why we hold frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), 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