Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Customs Goods LLC•Carson, CA

About The Position

In this role the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is required to be highly analytical, meticulous, and organized. You will own and drive the financial planning and analysis for the organization. The FP&A Manager will be responsible for leading a team of three analysts, implementing, developing and providing detailed financial analysis on KPIs and giving insights and solutions to aid organizational decisions. Driving cost savings initiatives, be an EBITDA value driver, partner with pricing and having the ability to answer in a timely and accurate manner, reporting and analyzing all financial results and forecasts, and completing the annual operational budget. It is key to be an effective and impactful communicator across the organization, within finance and the operations in order to drive success.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field, MBA a plus
6+ years of previous financial planning and analysis or directly relevant professional experience
Strong analysis and financial reporting skills required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Advanced Excel knowledge required, as well as effective utilization of other Microsoft Office tools such as PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook
Hands-on self-starter committed to getting the job done with the ability to work effectively both individually and cross-functionally as part of a team
Able to manage multiple and changing priorities
Detail oriented, well organized, reliable, professional, personable, enthusiastic

Nice To Haves

NetSuite and Power BI experience a plus, experience with other ERP and business intelligence tools also acceptable

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial models to support operational needs and strategic planning.
Prepare monthly reporting to management of the company’s financial performance.
Comparing performance vs budget and forecast including updating the full-year forecast on a monthly basis.
Prepares variance reporting to show the comparison of actual financial results vs plan and forecasting expectations.
Analyze all financial data and provide accurate recommendations to senior management.
Coordinates and leads the company forecasting activities and annual budgeting process.
Provides on-site analysis/tracking of all expenses, approvals, changes in estimates including forecasted costs vs. actual expenditures.
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to develop and implement financial strategies.
Analysis and reporting of all current capital expenditures, including variance analysis vs. plan and forecast.
Evaluates financial risks and opportunities and provides recommendations.
Develops, tracks, and reports out on division and relevant agency KPIs
Query and analyze data for vehicle related processes
Develop automated solutions for analysis around important operational needs
Assist in the development of financial projections including the annual budget, gathering the necessary information/backup, and presenting the results
Ensure financial integrity by reviewing financial statements and performing analysis to identify errors and explain variances.
Participate in monthly closing process and identify and investigate material variances
Strong modelling skills, identifying key drivers, and leading indicators
Power BI implementation, development, and reporting
Support Operation teams with reviewing system entries
Perform other duties and ad-hoc reporting as assigned
Build cooperative working relationships with stakeholders & be a process partner for the business
Develop new processes as needed.