Manager, FP&A

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.•Jericho, NY

73d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Manager, FP&A is responsible for supporting departments within the Enterprise, focusing on financial operations of the Technology and Telecommunications businesses. This involves budgeting/forecasting, telecommunications billing, procurement, asset management and vendor management. He/she is also responsible for assisting IT financial management with analysis of Operating and Capital Expenses and assisting with monitoring cost control and department initiatives. This position will also provide financial support for other departments in the Enterprise as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field or relevant years of experience.
5+ years of experience in a Finance or Accounting position required, with exposure to financial support for Information Technology and/or procurement highly preferred
1-2 years supervisory experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to present information and ideas clearly and concisely
Delivers informative well-organized presentations
Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required. Attention to detail is a must
Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff in a collaborative environment
Must possess the ability to ensure confidentiality and exercise considerable discretion in dealing with data and others
Strong PC skills: Must have proficiency with all Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Possess technological skills sufficient to manage and build multiple databases, reports and workbooks

Nice To Haves

Experience with billing and/or analysis of Cloud platforms preferred (Oracle Financials and Oracle EPM) is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the departments' expense budget and forecast process by working with various departments to help distribute, prepare, and consolidate budgets, forecasts, and related reports.
Monitors departments' performance. Prepares monthly budget variance reporting package, including analyzing and explaining budget versus actual results
Assists in the forecast process, using data received by engaging department heads, in addition to analyzing past and present trends to project future expenses. Input new forecast into system, and analyze change from budget and previous forecast
Performs ad-hoc financial analysis as required from CFO, CIO, VP IT Finance or department heads
Enforces accurate time tracking for all operating and capital projects
Assists in ensuring proper coding and prompt payment of all department invoices
Lends a proactive expense control mindset
Negotiates and maintains maintenance contracts for all hardware and software
Oversees member(s) of accounting team.
Assist Corporate and Brand Controllers, as well as VP IT Finance, with monthly close
Leads process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
Helps to organize and manage IT asset management program
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company and financial concepts
Ensures effective communication and collaboration between business functions on all financial matters
Shows a commitment to continual self-improvement in order to learn and stay current with financial, Information Technology and procurement processes and best practices
Other Duties and Assigned

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the associate and family (if applicable)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401k retirement program
Mental health resources / Employee Assistance Program
Flexible paid vacation time
6 paid holidays
30% employee discount across our family of brands
Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increase, if applicable
Exact benefit terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and are subject to applicable law. In addition, the Company reserves the right to change the terms and conditions and to terminate these and other plans and programs at any time.