Manager Of Fp&A

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis position for a $1B+, manufacturing client in the Raleigh area. The Manager of FP&A will be a key leader in the finance and accounting team, responsible for the company's financial reporting (internal/external) and forecasting/planning processes. They will lead the preparation of financial reports, Board of Directors materials, monthly financial analysis, forecasting and provide ad-hoc analysis for special projects. In addition, they will drive business performance by leading the development of the company's Annual Operating Plan as well as financial modeling for the strategic plan and 5-year pro-forma. The FP&A manager will be the central point for diligence in potential acquisitions and other growth initiatives.

Overview of requirements:

• Responsible for finalization of monthly gross sales and net new business and updating backlog working
• Build, maintain and improve pricing models.
• Responsible for computing and analyzing deferred costs from timesheets and other project data on monthly basis.
• Read contracts to understand the commercial elements of study awards, work orders and change orders. Summarize the required revenue and invoice information into the revenue management templates fore revenue management.
• Develop and maintain project plans including work breakdown structures, project milestones, critical path analyses, risk assessment and management plans, cost/benefit analyses, staffing plans, project timelines, and project budgets

Budgeting:

• Support the Director of Finance in leading the company’s budget processes by updating budget templates and preparing forecasted financial statements. Assist in consolidation and analysis of budgets for overall presentation to management.
• Maintain and improve revenue forecasting model to support the creation of annual and monthly revenue forecasts.
• Work as a Finance business partner for the assigned functional unit to finalize the annual spend.

Financial Analysis:

• Perform variance analysis, including actual to budget and year over year performance
• Interface with, and provide professional support and analytical services to, specific departments upon request.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis reporting to management on an as-needed basis, such as identifying revenue or spending trends analyzing variances; or for other purposes as requested.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency of analysis through multiple iterations.

Additional:

• Provide support for financial audit activities.
• Other projects as may be assigned from time to time to support the Finance team.

Highly preferred qualifications:

• Attention to detail, with a strong aptitude in organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Inquisitive mindset looking for continual improvement personally and for the Company
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and knowledge of NetSuite, Hyperion, Microsoft Great Plains, is a plus.
• Basic accounting knowledge (i.e. understands the basics of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement; and debits/credits).
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance or Business. MBA preferred.
• 5-8 years’ experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.