Manager of FP&A at Fenway Consulting Group
Westwood, MA 02090
About the Job
·Develop, implement and maintain an effective planning and analysis capability that will provide senior leadership with appropriate analytical tools to establish goals and measure performance of the Company’s portfolio of businesses
·Routinely communicate business unit and company consolidated financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics. Suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications
·Coordinate the capital spending review process for the Company
·Lead scenario modeling efforts for the development and growth of the portfolio. Participate as a key thought leader of the global finance team, influencing decision making, identifying finance priorities, managing directly and indirectly - finance staff in multiple locations
·Represent finance team in the creation of financial modeling and due diligence efforts related to the Company's ongoing M&A activities
·Model potential changes to capital structure, acquisition and divestiture planning, shareholder returns
·Influence the accuracy and effectiveness of the corporate accounting consolidation and closing process and treasury operations through analytical review and trend analysis
·Develop and execute processes to allow for routine analytical reviews of company financial and operational performance, leveraging business unit analytical resources and tools
·Lead the strategic aspects of the annual operating plan and budget process for the Company
·Prepare presentations in support of board and shareholder meetings, monthly/quarterly senior leadership meetings and various strategic committees of the Company
·Support the strategic business planning process
·Monitor competitive dynamics of the sectors (liaise with sector associates)
·Partner with accounting, treasury, tax as appropriate
· 7 years of finance and accounting experience with progressive responsibility, especially with exposure to international operations, financial modeling and M&A
·Significant experience managing people, with strong, professional communication and writing skills
·Proven ability to manage multiple long-term projects, with a focus on continuous improvement of processes
·JDE or other ERP system experience
·Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical pronouncements
·Ability to quickly understand issues and implications of a given situation and formulate action items and steps towards resolution.
·Ability to establish priorities, work independently and meet objectives without supervision
·Self-starter, proven ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities
·Well-developed professional judgment and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization in a professional manner. Maintain confidential information and effectively communicate with all levels of management including Board of Directors as needed.
·Solid verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to express ideas clearly and persuasively. Must be able to follow directions and give clear directions.
·Team player with a positive attitude able to enhance teamwork in the organization. Must take ownership of assignments, and be flexible and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
·Must be willing to reprioritize workload as necessary to meet the business needs.
Ability to grow within organization and visualize big picture