Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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About the Role

The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis has responsibility for the Financial Planning & Analysis, providing strategic financial guidance, and driving the financial performance of the company.

Responsibilities

• Leads margin analysis initiatives to optimize pricing strategies and enhance overall profitability.
• Proactively investigates and analyzes low-performing areas, identifies root causes, and implements corrective actions to improve financial performance.
• Develops and executes Leonard’s financial strategy in collaboration with the CFO and executive leadership team.
• Provides financial leadership and direction to align financial objectives with Leonard’s long-term vision and mission.
• Leads the financial planning and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Company goals.
• Analyzes financial data, identifies trends, and provides insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Identifies and assesses financial risks, proposing strategies to mitigate them.
• Prepares financial reports and presentations for the executive team and board of directors.
• Manages the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop and monitor departmental budgets.
• Develops a reporting strategy, tools, and reports that will provide all levels of management with actionable information for decision-making and analysis of performance results.
• Monitors budget variances, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and implements financial controls as needed.
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Builds and leads a high-performing finance team, providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic projects.

Required Skills

• Strong financial analysis, strategic planning, and budgeting skills and software.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and standards, cost accounting principles, financial modeling, and margin analysis.
• Excellent leadership and team-building abilities, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. xhqgsiq
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, SQL, and other financial software (Hyperion, Onestream, JET, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.