Sr. Director, FP&A
About The Position
The leader of Global Financial Planning & Analysis is a detail-oriented and hands-on role that will report to the CFO overseeing budgets/forecasts and will provide strategic direction to SCIEX’s long-term planning regarding FP&A matters. The candidate will work across functions to produce strategic financial analysis for several global businesses and associated functions, in addition to other core responsibilities. Reporting directly to the CFO/VP Finance & IT and working closely with the executive team, the candidate will be tasked with improving company performance through careful identification and management of business trends.
Requirements
- BS/BA in Accounting/Finance
- 10+ years of increasing responsibility in various accounting and finance roles, preferably in a $1B-multinational or publicly-traded organization possessing manufacturing operations.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in FP&A in a fast-paced, success-driven organization that operates with the mantra "Best Team Wins!"
- Will have the presence to challenge the status quo, elevate issues and keep their supervisor advised of current and evolving matters.
- Must be capable of operating independently, but readily seek the counsel of others, when necessary.
- Can balance the demands of financial accuracy with operational effectiveness.
- Will seek opportunities to provide financial counsel to other functional areas in support of the organizations immediate and longer-term objectives.
- Will possess solid oral/written communication skills and advanced analysis skills.
Nice To Haves
- Life Science experience preferred.
- CPA and/or MBA preferred
- Desired software expertise — Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), mastery in Excel
Responsibilities
- Oversee Corporate level FP&A: lead all processes, delegating key areas to analysts as needed, and coordinating global, business level FP&A teams to consolidate top-level results
- Lead Strategic Financial Process including projecting 3-year trends
- Lead global Annual Budgeting
- Maintain rolling forecasts for current year results on monthly basis
- Identify and manage risk in forecasted revenue, OP and Working Capital, providing key recommendations to counter measure any risk identified
- Oversee Financial Systems and Business Intelligence teams
- Coordinate cross-functional awareness of business trends and decision support by interfacing with key leaders in finance and business stakeholders.
- Lead monthly business reviews with regional and business unit groups to report on performance vs. forecast, budget and prior periods
- Develop metrics on key operating processes and enhance internal reporting dashboards
- Create and provide analytical support for presentation materials, including Office of the Chief Executive meetings discussion materials and presentations
- Assist with special projects, including financial modeling of potential acquisitions and open innovation projects
- Ensure the seamless integration of back-office activities generated from future acquisitions
- Work closely with Controllership function in business support and analysis, as required
- Advocate and champion continuous improvement within the functional area as well as throughout the organization. Participate in Kaizens / skill development opportunities across the platform and throughout the broader corporation.
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- bonus/incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
