Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Position Purpose :

The Manager, FP&A will work with the Finance and Executive teams on strategy and operations related to budget and financial management, cost benefit analysis, and forecasting. The Manager, FP&A will lead the development and maintenance of business metrics, reports and analysis to drive key strategic initiatives. The Manager will help create, analyze, monitor, and report on annual business plans, as well as other financial analysis projects on an ad hoc basis. A successful candidate will have a strong track record of reporting, identifying key questions, defining analysis needs, performing and coordinating analysis and communicating findings in a clear and concise way.

Key Areas of Responsibility :

• Develop, build and prepare annual budgets and numerous forecasts across the different businesses on a Department, Event and Annual basis.
• Create and maintain a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting structure that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operational needs.
• Prepare and maintain monthly reporting package for Sr. Management and Department Heads
• Track monthly results against department goals, objectives and KPI's, and review such results with Department Heads monthly.
• Assist with analysis of strategic business initiatives as well as new business opportunities when appropriate.
• Assist in the analysis of market information and financial trends affecting results.
• Provide analytical support to the Sales, Marketing and Consignment teams and assemble regular reports as requested by Executive staff and all department leaders.
• Develop and troubleshoot financial models.
• Assist Controller with auction accounting support during events, continued development of automated auction reporting and providing financial statements for business units.
• Provide financial analytics and accounting oversight to related-party businesses and special projects.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned by the CEO or CFO

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated experience developing and driving KPI's and operational metrics.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and statistical analysis skills.
• Extremely curious-not satisfied with easy or convenient answers; drives issues to root cause.
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining an analytical discipline.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, communicate and meet deadlines.
• Business process design and project management experience a plus
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills supported by ability to convey complex information in a comprehensive and concise manner.
• Willingness to travel and work long hours when necessary.
• Professional appearance and presentation.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA, MBA or MBA candidate preferred
• 7+ years combined financial/accounting experience
• Experience with data analytics, business intelligence creation and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills - Candidate should have high fluency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Culture :

Barrett-Jackson's culture is live and in-person, Team members are in the office 5 days per week, 8am to 5pm at the Scottsdale, AZ headquarters. During live events the company largely travels together to produce and ensure each event is a success. This requires weekend work and long hours.