Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Fresenius Kabi•Lake Zurich, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager FP&A supports the business units within Region US. Responsible for the overall coordination of the budget and forecast activities for the business unit, including the communication of timelines and guidance. Assess risks/opportunities within the market unit (MU) and make appropriate recommendations. This position is also responsible for management reporting and analysis to the business unit to partner with them in making decisions about optimizing their business and managing their product portfolio. Translate corporate strategy into executable actions. This position requires working onsite 3 days per week at our U.S. headquarters in Lake Zurich, IL. This position does not offer visa sponsorship either now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Strong Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, Macros)
Communicate complex analysis and conclusions/recommendations in a concise, easily understandable manner.
Ability to tell a story with data, comfortable presenting to senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience preferred.
Knowledge of SAP, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) a plus.

Responsibilities

Support assigned business units and management team.
Responsible for the business unit annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
Coordinate communication of Region/Corporate guidance, timelines and correspondence within the management team of the business unit (BU).
Analyze plan and forecast inputs and assess risks/opportunities and make appropriate recommendations.
Produce monthly management reporting for the business unit, product sales, and profitability analysis.
Review and analyze variances in monthly results to budget.
Manage product changes in financial systems.
Demonstrate proficiency in financial systems, TM1/SAP/SAC, and drive system/reporting improvements for BU.
Support in the development of presentations for the BU and the region.
Ensure financial analyses are complete and accurate; proactively engage the BU and other Finance departments to answer financial questions.
Mentor and coach Financial Analysts and Senior Financial Analysts.
Support Finance and the BU on special projects as needed.
Recommend and implement budgetary policies and procedures to streamline financial operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Review budget proposals and financial requests, making adjustments for optimal resource allocation.
Report on annual operating results, providing detailed financial information to stakeholders for informed decision-making.