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| GrayMatter | · 2 months ago

Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

Warrendale, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

GrayMatter is a company that transforms operations and empowers people through technology and consulting services. They are seeking a dynamic and analytical individual to join their team as a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Manages Financial Planning & Analysis activities including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and review and analysis of GrayMatter’s financial results

Supports regular financial and key performance indicator reviews with company leadership

Develops and enhances financial, performance, and analytical models and dashboards. Delivers automation where possible to reporting and dashboards

Supports decision making by providing stakeholders with timely, detailed and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance

Assesses risks and opportunities versus company targets and drives strategies to maximize financial opportunities and collaborates to mitigate risks and close gaps

Manages monthly consolidation and reporting of financial statements to key stakeholders including Board of Directors and Lenders

Partners directly with all levels of the accounting team to analyze activity and improve accuracy and completeness of financial information and reporting

Facilitates Finance/Accounting team optimization efforts and helps build a best-in-class FP&A organization. Develops, standardizes, maintains, and drives continuous improvement of all planning and forecasting processes

Supports and assists in the strategic and long-term planning processes

Develops and expands financial and operational reporting tools

Prepares special purpose and ad hoc analyses as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisBudget ManagementAnalytical SkillsGAAP KnowledgeMicrosoft ExcelPower BIAccounting SoftwareCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required

Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting roles; minimum of four years of core FP&A experience

Strong experience working as a business partner in delivering decision support and enabling financial, operational and strategic initiatives and reporting

Direct experience managing an annual budget cycle

A driven and pro-active self-starter who is highly organized and has the ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines and work independently

Comfortable making key decisions independently

Strong analytical skills and robust understanding of accounting and finance; Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and practices

Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders

Proficiency with accounting and FP&A software; Microsoft Dynamics and/or Salesforce/Financial Force is a plus

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

Demonstrated ability to leverage Power BI to create interactive dashboards that enhance executive visibility into KPIs, forecasting, and business performance

Minimum of 2 years managing direct reports