Summary
The Sr. Manager, FP&A leads financial planning, reporting and forecasting activities, evaluates the profitability of new initiatives and produces ad hoc analyses. The role partners with department heads, VP Finance and HQ counterparts to support decision making and to integrate finance with HR and IT. The position supports presentations to local management and Group counterparts and helps translate business events into financial impact.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate reporting cycles with local accounting teams and HQ to ensure timely, accurate financial statements
- Lead recurring budgeting, planning processes and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with Group policies and financial principles
- Provide analyses and management reports to highlight financial trends, risks and opportunities
- Assess financial soundness of initiatives and monitor actual vs plan for operating and capital expenditures
- Produce cash flow forecasts to identify funding requirements
- Develop profitability analyses for projects and track return on investment
- Support the CFO with audit and finance committee reporting and issue escalation
- Advise on financial requirements for the IT application portfolio and partner with department heads to track financial efficiency
Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years of experience across accounting, auditing and financial analysis
- Experience in a complex international environment and ability to work under strict deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate financial concepts for nonfinancial stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree required; CPA and/or MBA preferred
- Knowledge of retail industry dynamics and advanced accounting/reporting software
- Keen analytical, organizational and problem solving skills and a focus on strategic data interpretation
- High integrity, credibility and commitment to corporate strategy