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Komatsu · 6 days ago

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $150K/yr

6+ years exp

Komatsu is a global leader in developing and supplying technologies, equipment, and services for various markets. The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will lead financial planning initiatives, support corporate functions, and oversee financial reporting while managing a team of analysts.

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Responsibilities

Support and provide financial leadership to the executive leadership team within the Corporate Headquarters group

Support IT department and other corporate functions as a finance business partner, providing leadership in forecast development and variance analysis

Communicate financial planning cycle requirements, assumptions, templates, and due dates to cost center managers and key management. Provide support, training, etc. to effectively manage change in templates or process

Prepare outlooks and budgets on a quarterly and annual basis for Corporate and submit the plans to executive management and the parent company, Komatsu LTD

Compare outlooks with prior actual results and plans to understand, bridge, and articulate the key drivers of significant changes. Compare forecasts against on-going and forward-looking macro environment. Challenge inaccurate or unreasonable items

Own the process of creating presentations for consolidated KAC Corporate reviews and Management Committee meetings

Supervise the consolidation of monthly and quarterly capital approval and spend reports and consolidation of annual 3-Year Capital Expenditure (Capex) plan for Corporate

Supervise the preparation of financial trend and variance analyses comparing current operating results with prior operating results, outlook, and annual plan. Analysis will include expenses, invested capital, capital expenditures, and headcount. Follow-up with stakeholders as needed to investigate key drivers. Provide analytical results in a concise format to be used by management to make key business decisions

Supervise the preparation of a global monthly financial reporting package that provides a consistent, accurate report of operating results. Search out and implement financial reporting best practices

Actively support cost center managers and senior leaders to ensure accurate forecasts are being created and followed while providing financial and accounting guidance and advice

Ensure financial reporting controls are performed timely with proper evidence of review and support

Develop sustainable system-generated reports, dashboards, and KPI/analytics using BPC, SQL, Power BI, etc. Supervise completion of ad hoc projects and requests as assigned

Qualification

Financial PlanningFinancial AnalysisSAPPower BISQLBPCAdvanced ExcelProject LeadershipTime ManagementCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum-6 years' experience in Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis demonstrating a progressive level of responsibility

Ability to prepare financial statements and explain the results

Driven and results oriented

Effective project leadership experience, time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking abilities

Committed to meeting established deliverables on time

Robust computer skills – SAP, BPC, Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (e.g. Pivots, Power Query), SQL (Power Query), RPA concepts, BI/Power BI, strong technical aptitude

Strong business sense with an ability to interpret data, explain financial results, develop trend lines, and assist in formulating action plans

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, effective written and verbal communication at all levels, collaboration, and interpersonal skills (apply emotional intelligence)

Attention to detail and accuracy a must

Demonstrate a forward-thinking and continuous improvement mindset

Committed to the growth and development of direct reports through training, coaching, timely and meaningful feedback, goal setting, and performance evaluations