Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis – SG&A & Payroll

Jeeter•Doral, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for leading financial analysis and plays a crucial role in supporting strategic decision-making and planning, specifically focused on Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A) and payroll. This role involves managing financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting processes to support organizational goals for a company with over $500 million in annual revenue.

Requirements

Leadership and Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop strong business partnerships, and gain a deep understanding of operations to collect relevant data and deliver accurate, timely SG&A and payroll financial analysis.
Advanced Financial Modeling: Expertise in creating, maintaining, and interpreting complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, with a focus on SG&A planning in a high-growth multi-market manufacturing environment.
Business and Strategic Acumen: Deep understanding of business financial planning, including experience with revenue forecasting, cost analysis, and evaluating the financial impact of manufacturing operations and payroll activities.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to synthesize large sets of financial and operational data, conduct variance analysis, and provide actionable insights to senior management to drive business growth.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Operations, to gather relevant financial data and provide strategic financial guidance.
Communication and Presentation: Excellent ability to present financial results, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Thorough knowledge of financial regulations, compliance standards, and best practices, ensuring all financial activities meet industry and legal requirements.
Financial Systems Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in financial software (e.g., ERP systems, SAP, Oracle, Planful) and Excel, with the ability to work on system improvements and implementations and leverage these tools for forecasting, reporting, and data analysis.
Market Trend Analysis: Strong understanding of market dynamics and economic factors impacting commercial financial operations, particularly within the cannabis and manufacturing industries.
Budget and Forecast Management: Expertise in managing and developing SG&A budgets, long-term forecasts, and financial strategies to support sustainable growth.
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Strong ability to anticipate financial challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide solutions that align with organizational goals.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
7+ years of experience in financial analysis.
Strong understanding of accounting principles related to payroll, COGS, and SG&A
Proven track record in financial planning and analysis with a focus on SG&A (payroll)
Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools (Excel, Power BI, or equivalent).
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ISolved, ADP)
Knowledge of labor productivity metrics and workforce planning analytics.
Familiarity with total rewards strategies and their financial implications.
Proven ability to implement or optimize financial systems/processes.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in the manufacturing sector is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Oversee financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting activities.
Collaborate with other departments to gather relevant financial information.
Conduct variance analysis and present findings to senior management.
Provide insights and recommendations for financial decision-making.
Develop and maintain financial models for strategic planning.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards.
Develop and implement financial strategies to support SG&A planning with a focus on payroll activities.
Analyze market trends and their impact on business operations.
Collaborate with Sales, HR and Operations teams to forecast revenue and expenses.
Evaluate the financial performance of payroll activities and provide recommendations for improvement.
Leverage financial planning software to manage total rewards and payroll data, oversee SG&A expenses, conduct financial modeling, and analyze compensation trends to inform strategic decision-making.