Manager Financial Planning and Cost Analysis

JOB SUMMARY

This job manages all facets of the planning/forecasting cycles for the Organization. These facets include but are not limited to: reporting, financial analysis, variance analysis, bid process support, administrative cost allocations, forecast model enhancement, and the period to period risk and opportunities process. The incumbent manages the completion of other ad-hoc financial planning activities and assist in the development and review of business cases for strategic initiatives. Train, coach and develop staff members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.  Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
• Direct the completion of revenue, claim and administrative expense components of the forecast and communicate results to Senior Management.
• Provide cost information support and prepare cost reports consistent with allocation methodologies to the business.
• Manage the completion of various ad-hoc financial analyses and communicate results to Sr leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree. 

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years in Finance
• 3 years in a management role

Preferred

• None

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

SKILLS

• Business Consulting
• Analytical Skills
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Developing Relationships
• Leadership
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling
• Operational Planning
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Prioritizing

Languages (other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Frequently

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Frequently

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required 

No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Does Not Apply

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