The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will support our high growth Managed Services business and rotate through other critical FP&A functions to learn the business and develop leadership capabilities. Can expect to support Board level initiatives, M&A activity, and rotate through BU/SG&A support to learn all aspects of the company and build cross functional relationships. Will require strong collaboration among C-level executives, BU leaders, and support functions. The successful candidate will have rock solid financial acumen to include accounting and forecasting, and leverage IQ/EQ to work effectively in a matrixed organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Finance Business Partner supporting the Managed Service business that spans both Federal and Commercial verticals. Build relationship with executive leadership, highlight areas for financial improvement, prepare executive level financial presentations.
- Perform ad hoc analytics and special projects for the Board of Directors who take a hands on role in the management of our company's day to day activities.
- Support capital raising and M&A activities through modeling support as well as by providing insights and guidance to improve executive decision-making
- Rotate through various BU’s and SG&A department support to build relationships and gain an understanding of the entire matrixed model.
- Contribute to the development of a long term strategic planning process.
- Maintain detailed budget and forecasting model including P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
- Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts for banks, investors, and owners
- Assist in the interactions and communications with the Board, bankers, advisors, PE firms
- Have a deep understanding of the business and the forecasting styles of the operating teams
- Assist in establishing short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
Qualifications
Education and Years of Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance is required from an accredited university/college and MBA is preferred
- 4 – 8 years of relevant experience
- Experience with global businesses is preferred
- Strong operational knowledge/Experience gathering insights from data to inform strategy and tactics
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions preferred
- Experience with PE owned business and publicly traded companies is preferred
- Excellent communication skills (written, spoken, listening, presenting)
- Ability to manage and succeed within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment is preferred
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Project management acumen to keep strategic initiatives on track with cross functional contributions.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Ability to work cross functionally at the executive level to push improvement initiatives in a matrixed organization. Need high EQ/IQ to ensure high levels of collaboration and buy in.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
- Knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
- Experience in Government contracts and commercial organizations, preferably exposure to managed services projects.
- Small and large project/program orientation
- Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
- Strong Excel skills