FP&A Manager

Dexter, the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a FP&A Manager at our distribution facility located in the Chicago area in Lisle, IL. 

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter employs over 3,800 people throughout the U.S. and Canada, operates 18 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 30 company-owned distribution locations.  Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the FP&A Manager will prepare complex financial analyses, budgets, forecasts, and reports for the Dexter Distribution Group.   This is a highly strategic position that will ensure the development of forecasts for future business growth and general financial outlook and provide leadership by being a trusted partner and adviser to the Distribution leadership team.

The manager will play an integral role in developing and executing weekly and monthly reports, performance management dashboards and models, and ad-hoc analysis of key opportunities for the business. This position will help to establish long-term goals and the strategic plan. Key focus areas include sales and margin, inventory, capital, and project costs.   Self-starters with a positive attitude and strong work ethic will thrive.

Key tasks for this role will include:

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth
• Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting
• Play an integral role in the monthly forecast and annual budgeting processes
• Be a key business partner for the Distribution organization
• Prepare financial presentations to Senior Management
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making across the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives
• Evaluate potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions to support growth initiatives
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Report out results of key metrics/KPI’s to management
• Champion product and customer level profitability analytics and reporting
• Develop efficiencies and process improvements within the team’s work streams

The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of related experience in financial planning and analysis.

The preferred candidate must be a passionate and entrepreneurial self-starter who is willing to roll up their sleeves, engage, and approach the business with an owner’s mentality. They will have a high energy and an enthusiastic, can-do attitude coupled with self-awareness, humility, and the ability to listen before acting. This individual takes a high degree of personal responsibility and has a strong work ethic. The right individual will be a team player, builder of good relationships and possesses a high level of personal and professional integrity. Strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial management principles, and a proven track record of driving process improvements is essential.

We are seeking the following skills/competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications, such as OneStream
• Expert-level financial modeling
• Expert-level ad-hoc analysis / decision support
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Desire to learn quickly and take on additional responsibilities
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Able to articulate complex concepts to colleagues and management
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Good conceptual, critical thinking, analytical, quantitative skills and a results-driven mindset
• Must be self-motivated and function independently, driven towards superior effort and performance and the desire to work in a very dynamic environment

EDUCATION

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. An MBA or advance degree is a plus.

COMPENSATION

An attractive compensation package will be provided to the successful candidate.