Job description
Would you like an opportunity to bring your talent, passion, and perspective to a rapidly growing company? We are searching for a Director of FP&A to collaborate cross-functionally as well as with our Grainger business partners to achieve key financial goals.
Position Title:
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Reports To:
Director of Finance, Grainger
POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
The Director of Finance will work with the executive team to build and deliver financial policies and strategies that achieve and improve the business’ financial position.
This role will oversee all financial aspects of the business and drive the company’s financial strategy and planning process. It will be responsible for assessing the financial performance of the company as well as working with the leadership team to execute against the vision while achieving financial goals. This position will for support and partner with Imperial & Grainger business leaders (in some of the following areas – EPS, GSC, CS, eCommerce, Sales and/or Brand).
This leader serves as a key business advisor to the leadership team. He/She will provide both financial and business analysis to the organization to drive growth, productivity and customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Forecasting & Budgeting – Lead the company’s Strategic Business (SBP) and Budgeting Process from a financial perspective, including building long-range forecasts consistent with the company’s vision and performance through 1) analysis of daily, weekly, monthly revenue, margin, operating expense and their key drivers, 2) understanding of future projects with customers and their impact on P&L and 3) alignment of senior leadership
- Month-End Processes – Prepare and load accruals. Prepare internal (Imperial) and external (Grainger) financial reports, presentations, key drivers and insights
- General FP&A Support –
- Prepare business cases (DCF, IRR, payback period analyses) for major capital and one-time expense projects
- Analyze P&L performance to plan as well as last year and recommend improvement opportunities
- Lead annual capital expenditure planning process
- Support supply chain data analyses such as warehouse and freight productivity KPIs
- Support business leadership team to address issues, interpret and drive business performance, and provide forecasts of future performance. Provide dedicated staff and their direction to support the leadership team and the entire organization.
- Set strategic direction for leadership team to align with the strategic goals of the Company
- Provide financial leadership to strategic initiatives
- Prioritizes activities in order to deliver maximum positive impact on short and long term business results.
- Identify important emerging issues in the non-financial operations of the business and work with other members of the leadership team to develop corrective actions.
- Drive analysis that impacts operational decision making and execution.
- Analyze trends to reduce financial risks associated with making spending decisions
- Perform what-if analytics and work closely with the executive team to drive decisions in favor of company objectives
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required, CPA preferred.
- MBA with 5+ years of proven managerial experience.
- At least 5 years of prior experience in a financial leadership.
- Ability to think strategically, analyze issues from different angles and measure the tactical execution of projects.
- Proven ability to lead people through change and growth.
- Proven teamwork and people skills. Ability to articulate key concepts, influence others and build a consensus.
- Fiduciary responsibilities require the ability to act with integrity and discretion and sound judgment.
- Ability to travel is required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business with emphasis in Finance
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master's degree
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 to 7 years of work experience, with 2 years focusing on financial strategy and P&L management.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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