Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Briggs & Stratton
- Wauwatosa, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Developing financial models to streamline processes and help make informed business decisions
- Analyzing the cost base and communicating findings to enable management to make informed business decisions and taking action to drive profitability improvements
- Leading the financial modeling of new product development projects for the business unit
- Leading the weekly and monthly P&L forecasting process for the business unit
- Leading the annual budgeting process for the business unit
- Reviewing general ledger account postings for accuracy throughout the month, corrects root causes of errors, and performing real time analysis to understand activity
- Preparing month end closing tasks as required
- Completing financial analyses and bridges on month-end results
- Preparing reporting daily, weekly and monthly which may include but not be limited to sales, inventory, production, raw material purchasing and cost of quality.
- Continuously improving processes to eliminate waste
- Identifying and recommending improvements for managerial and operational controls.
- Working closely with remote plant finance leads to understand manufacturing activity and the impacts on the results
- a self-starter
- enjoys a fast paced environment
- able to collaborate with staff throughout the organization
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience
- Minimum five years of accounting/finance related experience
- Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- SAP experience
- Hyperion or BPC experience
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in supporting and consulting within the business unit
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with all groups in the business unit on setting expectations and monitoring progress; must be able to communicate effectively with subordinates, peers and superiors within the organization
- Strong analytical skills necessary to review/analyze financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial models
- Advanced computer skills specifically advanced knowledge of, and experience working with, spreadsheet software
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
- % of Travel: minimal
- How often: one to two times per year
- Where: domestic