FP&A Manager

Potential with Quanex•Cambridge, OH

72d•$110,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Quanex is looking for an FP&A Manager to join our team located in Cambridge, Ohio, Sioux Falls, South Dakota or Statesville, North Carolina. Under the direction of the Director of FP&A, the FP&A Manager provides support, analysis and guidance to the leadership team on the division’s financial results and strategic business decisions, and partners with senior and divisional financial management during the monthly close, forecasting, annual budget and strategic processes as well as other analysis. We Offer You! Competitive Salary Excellent Bonus Potential Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays Charitable Contribution Match Program Tuition Assistance Wellness/Fitness Resources Training & Professional Development 401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period Employee Stock Purchase Plan Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few! What’s attractive about the FP&A Manager? Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment What Success Looks Like: Prepare monthly reports comparing actual to budget, prior year to forecast, and analytical variance analysis at the divisional level, including review/consolidation of monthly profit bridges from operating units. Analyze, interpret, compare and explain variance analysis and inquire of local management to understand business reasons for variances and drivers impacting the business. Support functional business partners through development of KPI’s and other support as needed (Sales, Supply Chain, IT, Marketing, etc.). Participate in annual budget process through the development and distribution of assumptions and templates, scheduling/coordination of budget meetings/calls, consolidation of division operating plan, presentation of results to management and assistance with materials for presentation to the company’s Board of Directors. Develop robust and monthly forecasting models. Work with local teams to ensure that forecasts are reasonable, and actions are taken to achieve forecasted results. Assist with the annual strategic planning process, scheduling/coordination of calls with divisional management, consolidation of strategic plan and presentation of results to management. Appraise the impact (risk) of business issues/opportunities and design financial models to support recommendation of mitigating solutions to the executive team. Evaluate, summarize and analyze monthly capital expenditures and compliance with internal procedures/processes and valuation metrics. Assist local management to evaluate cost/benefit relationship of signification capital projects. Ad hoc planning and analysis to support senior management, assist with preparation of financial presentations, corporate self-testing for SOX, assist other accounting/finance functions as needed. As needed, work closely with management on all potential acquisition and divestiture ideas by providing the necessary analytical and modeling support. Ability to take ownership for the subject matter areas and independently follow up on and resolve related issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
A minimum of 5-8 years of accounting or FP&A experience is required.
Effective oral and written use of the English language.
Strong excel skills/knowledge of spreadsheets and ability to manage data.
Ability to travel up to ~10-15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting and/or public company experience is a plus.
Knowledge and prior experience working with OneStream, consolidations and general ledger administration.
Previous experience/knowledge in manufacturing finance or cost accounting desired.
Ability to foster and build productive working relationships with plant managers, controllers and accountants.
Ability to analyze, interpret, compare, and explain variances and fluctuations.
Strong interpersonal and team-oriented skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and change focus as new information becomes available.
Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead process improvement and change management.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly reports comparing actual to budget, prior year to forecast, and analytical variance analysis at the divisional level, including review/consolidation of monthly profit bridges from operating units.
Analyze, interpret, compare and explain variance analysis and inquire of local management to understand business reasons for variances and drivers impacting the business.
Support functional business partners through development of KPI’s and other support as needed (Sales, Supply Chain, IT, Marketing, etc.).
Participate in annual budget process through the development and distribution of assumptions and templates, scheduling/coordination of budget meetings/calls, consolidation of division operating plan, presentation of results to management and assistance with materials for presentation to the company’s Board of Directors.
Develop robust and monthly forecasting models.
Work with local teams to ensure that forecasts are reasonable, and actions are taken to achieve forecasted results.
Assist with the annual strategic planning process, scheduling/coordination of calls with divisional management, consolidation of strategic plan and presentation of results to management.
Appraise the impact (risk) of business issues/opportunities and design financial models to support recommendation of mitigating solutions to the executive team.
Evaluate, summarize and analyze monthly capital expenditures and compliance with internal procedures/processes and valuation metrics.
Assist local management to evaluate cost/benefit relationship of signification capital projects.
Ad hoc planning and analysis to support senior management, assist with preparation of financial presentations, corporate self-testing for SOX, assist other accounting/finance functions as needed.
As needed, work closely with management on all potential acquisition and divestiture ideas by providing the necessary analytical and modeling support.
Ability to take ownership for the subject matter areas and independently follow up on and resolve related issues.