Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Ball•Westminster, CO

9d•$115,000 - $164,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will perform in strategic projects, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support major divisional decisions in order to drive sustainable growth within the business and improve EVA. This role involves partnering closely with Finance Directors and senior leadership to develop and execute financial and strategic plans, leading annual budgeting and forecasting processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure accuracy. The position also requires analyzing financial results, developing financial models, enhancing financial systems, and overseeing financial reporting processes. Additionally, the role supports the division through Economic Value Added (EVA) analysis, drives standardization of finance processes, monitors strategic initiatives, and leads, mentors, and develops FP&A team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Minimum 5+ years of relevant finance and analytical experience, ideally within an international environment
Fluent in English
Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with BI tools and financial reporting systems
Demonstrated business acumen with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to solve complex financial and business challenges
Solid leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships
Experience leading or managing teams and driving performance in a matrixed organization
Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Working knowledge of Finance, Accounting, Economic Value Added (EVA), business and economic principles and practices, financial modelling, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Professional qualification (CA, CPA, CGMA, CFA, or MBA) preferred
Experience with SAP, JDE, HFM, or BIPS is a plus
Proficient in Hyperion Financial tools (HFM, Essbase, Planning, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Finance Directors and senior leadership to develop and execute the business’s medium and long-term financial and strategic plans.
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes across all three financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and accuracy on budget, forecast and projects financials.
Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results to assess business performance.
Deliver clear, actionable insights and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Develop robust financial models to project long-term growth and evaluate key business drivers and risks.
Partner with IT to enhance financial systems, automate workflows, and improve reporting capabilities to drive efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.
Lead the development and consolidation of divisional budgets and forecasts in coordination with corporate and operational functions.
Oversee financial reporting processes, including budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and SOX compliance requirements.
Support the division through Economic Value Added (EVA) analysis and other value-based performance metrics.
Drive standardization and documentation of finance processes to improve consistency, transparency, and governance.
Monitor and provide financial oversight on key strategic initiatives and top projects within the division.
Lead, mentor, and develop FP&A team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, influencing decision-making through financial insights.
Own regional financial performance, including budget, forecast, and variance analysis.
Partner with regional Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain leaders to drive business results.
Provide insights on market trends, pricing, and cost drivers impacting the region.
Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax requirements, and corporate policies (incl. SOX).
Manage FX impacts and support accurate regional forecasting.
Lead cost control and productivity initiatives to improve profitability.
Support regional capex planning and investment analysis.
Align regional processes and reporting with global FP&A standards.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 direct reports, driving accountability, capability building, and strong business partnership.