SeniorDirector, FP&A
Location: Skokie, IL (Hybrid)
Using advanced, broad-based financial, accounting and business knowledge, delivering value-added businessanalysis thatsupports the leadership team inidentification ofopportunities to achieve overall business goals andobjectives.Ensures the integrity of the financial information generated at the plant and local levels and implements consistency and process improvements.Analyzes monthly financial results andestablishesand measures key financial targets.Assistsin preparation of operations reviews, profit plans,forecastsand capital appropriation requests.Leads all core financial planning and analysis processes to ensure predictability,accountabilityand high performance inside the operations region.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the best business practices (BBP) process from a financial perspective andfacilitatethe propagation of these practices throughout the region andparticipatesin the sharing of financial best business practices across theregion
Validation and reconciliation of continuous improvement (CI) projects
Reviews andmaintainsintegrity of regional performance data for CI, BBP and other key measures for the business
Proactively works with the operations leader and plant teams to improve actual financial results consistent with operating plan commitments andobjectives.
Support month-end close and reviewmonthly financial results and key metrics for plants in the region with operations leadership.Identifiescorrective actions and communicates these to the operations leadership
Supports the financial/business planning and forecasting process for the plants in the region. Reviews the plant plans and forecasts for alignment withthe businessobjectivesand the ability to execute. Provides recommendations anddirectionto the regional operations leader and their team
Ensures adherence to Corporate and Divisional accounting/internal control procedures,complianceand reporting requirements for plants in the region
Ensures plant readiness for all internal / external audits
Ensures theappropriate financialtools areutilizedto support all capital and strategic investments and communicates results to operations leadership
Supports ad-hoc request and other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)required.Majorin Accounting or Finance. MBA or CPA highly preferred
Minimum12+years' progressive financial experiencepreferably in manufacturing environment
Broad financial experience in all aspects of business control
Preferred Skills & Experience
Broad background in all aspects of financial planning and analysis
Strong knowledge of internal controls and US GAAPrequired.
Proficiencywith Microsoft suite, HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) and SAP
Excellent analytical,interpersonaland communication/presentation skills and overall business acumenrequired.
Solid project management andproblem solvingcapabilities
Demonstrated results in improving processes and developing financial analysis thatprovidesbusiness insight
Partners with thefinancial and operationsleadership teamsto build a climate that energizes the team and drives accountability anddemonstratedpersonal commitment to Customer Satisfaction
Ability to work well in a dynamic and complex environment and on cross functional teams in a highly matrixed environment
