Senior Manager, FP&A

Description

• Serve as the primary finance business partner providing direct strategic and operational support to the VP of Sales and Marketing.
• Develop and execute comprehensive financial planning and analysis processes
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Provide advanced financial modeling for business cases and investment decisions
• Provide strategic financial insights to support executive decision-making
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams on pricing and profitability analysis
• Provide financial expertise for new product launches and market expansion
• Involved in RD portfolio management
• Lead and deliver high level ad-hoc analysis as needed by executive leadership

• Direct and lead the WW Budget, Quarterly forecast and rolling forecast processes.
• Oversee months end close by reviewing spending, accruals and revenue/margin analyses.
• Lead the development of spending drivers to help accurately forecast expenses.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports and presentations for business partners
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for financial performance
• Develop key performance indicators and financial dashboards
• Manage monthly updates on capital purchases as compared to forecast and budget and drive efficient use of capital across the business
• Develop, maintain, and own complex revenue models. Provide advanced pricing support and scenario analysis to optimize margins and drive top-line business decisions.

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Lead financial systems implementations and upgrades
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related fields. MBA or CPA is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive, relevant experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting, with at least 3 years in a management or strategic business partnering role.
• Financial Acumen: Advanced understanding and application of financial principles, concepts, practices and standards.
• Systems Proficiency: * Experienced with Oracle, Business Objects, PowerPoint.
• Experienced with Adaptive Insights.
• Experienced in Excel with ability to use various formulas to efficiently and timely create analyses, including Vlookups, Sumif statements, nested If/Then statements and Pivot Tables.
• PowerPoint presentations
• Work Ethic: Independent, detail oriented and diligent in self-review of work product.
• Adaptability: Multi-tasker with ease, maintaining a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Team player across all levels within an organization, with a proven ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional leaders.
• Drive: Proactive, assertive, ask questions, problem solver.