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Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A is a newly created position that will be charged with helping to build a stand-alone Financial, Planning & Analysis function for a middle-market, private equity owned manufacturing company. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this individual will have primary responsibility for leading a rigorous monthly financial forecasting process commensurate with those employed by Fortune 500 public companies, as well as the annual operating plan. We are searching for a future leader of the Company capable of interacting effectively with all levels management including the President, CFO and division GMs. This person will be considered the go-to resource for impact analysis supporting all 3 business units and consolidated operations. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated history of excelling in fast-paced, high pressure environments, be driven and confident, and possess superior accounting, financial modeling and problem solving skills. Primary Responsibilities: Monthly Forecast and Annual Budget (40%)

Lead the Company-wide monthly financial forecast and annual budget processes

Develop best practices, formulate methodology, create forms and templates for use by the divisions

Scrutinize division deliverables for errors and omission, recommend improvements

Ownership and preparation of the consolidated models Financial Planning System (20%)

Project manage implementation of financial planning software to support the forecasting and budgeting processes

Lead software selection, needs assessment, budgeting, installation and configuration

Become power user for the selected software, manage the system on a daily basis, train users Consolidated Financial Reporting (20%)

Assume responsibility for all financial reporting at the consolidated level

Prepare the monthly external consolidated financial statements

Prepare the consolidated monthly management reporting package Other (20%)

Prepare operating income / sales bridges, customer / product / segment profitability analysis, pricing models and capital project justification

Key contributor in the preparation of board presentations and other board communications

Support the annual 5 year strategic planning process

Assist with treasury management activities and prepare consolidated weekly cash forecast Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline required

5 to 9 years of related finance experience with increasing levels of responsibility

2+ years of experience in a corporate FP&A department, manufacturing a plus Requirements:

Manufacturing experience required

Hands-on experience utilizing financial planning systems (i.e. Hyperion, COGNOS, Anaplan, Host Analytics, etc..) required

Prior public accounting / consulting at a large, national firm in audit or transaction services desirable

Strong understanding of GAAP, ability to prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, BS & CFS)

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems

Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred

MBA and/or professional designation (CPA / CFA)