Specialist, Accounts Receivable

Job Title: Director, North America FP&A

Department: Finance

Reports To:

Vice President, FP&A

FLSA Status: Exempt

SVP Worldwide, the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company, has an immediate full-time, exempt position available. The company and its three iconic brands - SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING®, and PFAFF® - have delighted consumers for over 170 years. These premium brands and products are regarded as the choice for serious sewists and novice crafters.The global sewing machine industry is experiencing renewed growth, expected to grow at 6.7% annually. With a product portfolio inclusive of sewing machines, accessories, notions, garment care products, and software, it is an exciting time to join and grow a career with us!

The global corporate headquarters are in Nashville, TN (USA) and is supported by regional headquarters/sales offices in Milan (Italy), and Mexico City (Mexico). Combined with 140+ US retail stores in 36 states, manufacturing facilities across Asia and Latin America, multiple R&D centers, a software development center in Europe, and a global supply chain with distribution centers in all regions, we are proud to reach consumers in more than 25 countries on five continents.

SVP Worldwide continues to weave our culture into the fabric of our team members by living out our core values of Integrity, Trust, Teamwork and Customer Focus. As our industry continues to grow, there are vast opportunities for new team members who share our commitment to delivering the world’s finest sewing products, services, and overall customer experience. Explore current career openings at SVP Worldwide locations around the world, right here and now.

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis NA is a key financial leader who will work closely with the VP of FP&A and the President of North America in a fast-paced environment. The Director of FP&A develops key strategic partnerships with the President of NA and his/her team. The role will be critical to driving the successful attainment of the Plan, along with developing and presenting results and analysis to the executive team.

Job responsibilites:

P&L Analysis and Other Analyses:
Works closely with key operational leaders in Sales and Operations to analyze the respective business functions and their impacts on the regional and global P&L.
Critically analyzes the regional operations and proactively challenges the status quo, looking for opportunities for P&L improvement as well as Finance process improvement.
Develops and maintains appropriate historical analysis of the full P&L and major KPI’s.
Key Performance Analyses including, but not limited to review of Revenue, FTM (flow through margin), Pricing, volume variances by specific model, etc.
Leads various month end analysis for scorecards, foreign currency analysis, etc.
Foreign currency valuation and analysis on year over year and budget impacts.
Creates financial models to analyze data for decision support on special projects, such as pricing, new product launch business cases, vendor sourcing, etc.
Reporting & Presentation:

Presentation of financial forecast and results to non-financial audiences
Assists with budget presentation for Executive team and Board of Directors.
Ad hoc reporting for CFO, CEO, and other members of the Executive team as requested.
Planning, Process Development, and Implementations:

Responsible for the monthly forecast and annual plan process for North America, in partnership with sales leadership
Assists in Three Year Strategic Planning.
Designs and implements process improvements in current budget/forecasting process and decision support analysis.
Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Four (4) to 6 years related experience in forecasting, budgeting, and reporting within manufacturing industry, previous experience with sales organization required, previous experience with retail operations is preferred
Expert knowledge Excel and financial modeling.
Ability to learn and understand various systems including: OLAP, JDE, etc.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to speak effectively before groups.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
We Offer You:

Full benefits package; medical, dental, vision
401k plan
Competitive PTO accrual as well as additional wellness days
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote or in the office).
Work environment that harbors a culture of collaboration and community
Learning and development opportunities
You will need to be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, including:

Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier/printer etc as well as have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Communicate effectively with customers through multiple forms of technology, including telephone and computer. Must be able to receive and convey information
Required to retrieve or reposition products like sewing machines weighing up to 50 pounds The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Work Environment/Location/Flex Arrangement:

SVP Worldwide offers a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. As part of our Flexible Workplace Policy, this position will be hybrid based in our company HQ in LaVergne, TN. Moving to new Nashville headquarters by the end of 2023.

Why You Will Love Being a Part of the SVP Worldwide Team:

We take care of our team! We offer a competitive benefit package including: multiple health plan options comprised of vision and dental plans, 401K plan, life insurance, disability insurance, pet insurance, parental leave, generous employee discounts and paid time off benefits including wellbeing days.

At SVP Worldwide, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to employ a unique workforce that is reflective of our consumers across the globe. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

SVP Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. SVP Worldwide prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration.

In The News:

In 2021, SVP Worldwide was acquired by Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com), a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity has committed to fully support SVP Worldwide’ s continued growth and to bring additional financial and operational resources to help accelerate the company’s efforts.

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P&L Analysis and Other Analyses:

Works closely with key operational leaders in Sales and Operations to analyze the respective business functions and their impacts on the regional and global P&L.
Critically analyzes the regional operations and proactively challenges the status quo, looking for opportunities for P&L improvement as well as Finance process improvement.
Develops and maintains appropriate historical analysis of the full P&L and major KPI’s.
Key Performance Analyses including, but not limited to review of Revenue, FTM (flow through margin), Pricing, volume variances by specific model, etc.
Leads various month end analysis for scorecards, foreign currency analysis, etc.
Foreign currency valuation and analysis on year over year and budget impacts.
Creates financial models to analyze data for decision support on special projects, such as pricing, new product launch business cases, vendor sourcing, etc.
Reporting & Presentation:

Presentation of financial forecast and results to non-financial audiences
Assists with budget presentation for Executive team and Board of Directors.
Ad hoc reporting for CFO, CEO, and other members of the Executive team as requested.
Planning, Process Development, and Implementations:

Responsible for the monthly forecast and annual plan process for North America, in partnership with sales leadership
Assists in Three Year Strategic Planning.
Designs and implements process improvements in current budget/forecasting process and decision support analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

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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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Four (4) to 6 years related experience.
Knowledge and Skills:

Expert knowledge Excel and financial modeling.
Ability to learn and understand various systems including: OLAP, JDE, etc.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to speak effectively before groups.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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.

This role is considered sedentary, involving sitting most of the time. Exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects is expected. The ability to lift up to 35 pounds may be required occasionally for special events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in a typical office environment. Minimal travel.