Senior Manager, Planning Systems and Profitability Analytics

VSP Vision Care•Cynthian, OH

About The Position

Manage the corporate financial analysis function, including activity-based management, cost-benefit analysis, corporate performance management, and other analyses involving company revenue, expenses, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations. Support projects and other strategic initiatives. Direct research and analysis of business and financial information at a corporate level. Make recommendations and assist in establishing the strategic direction of the company Oversee research, analyses, and reporting of fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances. Make recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues Oversee research, analyses, and reporting of fluctuations between actual financial results and forecasted amounts to advise management on potential areas of impact. Make recommendations for corrective action Assist in the preparation of corporate financial forecasts for the development of strategic business plans Oversee activity-based costing. Make recommendations based on data produced from this system Develop and maintain the Corporate Performance Management (Scorecard) methodology. Partner with senior management to identify and measure key performance metrics Recommend changes to streamline financial and business systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources Prepare reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making Analyze and interpret various internal and external financial reports and statistics. Assist other areas of the company in providing competitive intelligence Research and adopt new developments in the field of financial planning and controls to ensure the most effective financial practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 1 additional year of experience related to functional area
Minimum of 3 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing performance of direct reports
Demonstrated ability to conduct various types of analysis, including cost-benefit and alternative analysis
Proficient in spreadsheet applications and financial/analysis systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, facilitation, and negotiation skills
Clean credit history as reported by credit report
Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred
Ability to manage company profitability analysis and financial planning system support teams

Responsibilities

Manage the corporate financial analysis function, including activity-based management, cost-benefit analysis, corporate performance management, and other analyses involving company revenue, expenses, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations.
Support projects and other strategic initiatives.
Direct research and analysis of business and financial information at a corporate level.
Make recommendations and assist in establishing the strategic direction of the company
Oversee research, analyses, and reporting of fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances.
Make recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues
Oversee research, analyses, and reporting of fluctuations between actual financial results and forecasted amounts to advise management on potential areas of impact.
Make recommendations for corrective action
Assist in the preparation of corporate financial forecasts for the development of strategic business plans
Oversee activity-based costing.
Make recommendations based on data produced from this system
Develop and maintain the Corporate Performance Management (Scorecard) methodology.
Partner with senior management to identify and measure key performance metrics
Recommend changes to streamline financial and business systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources
Prepare reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making
Analyze and interpret various internal and external financial reports and statistics.
Assist other areas of the company in providing competitive intelligence
Research and adopt new developments in the field of financial planning and controls to ensure the most effective financial practices