The Planet Group
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FP&A Manager
201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730 US
Posted: 05/17/2023
2023-05-17
2023-07-09
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 564547
Country: United States
Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Essential Functions
• Acts as the liaison and financial business partner to the leadership for the Commercial organization; Participates in
the planning and assessment of new initiatives (including but not limited to new product launches) and response
plans to changes in the business; Proactively identifies, assesses, and presents business opportunities
• Proactive financial business partnering in the development and management of the annual budget, including
monthly reporting, quarterly financial forecasts and effectively analyzing drivers behind monthly variances to
budget/forecast and prior year
• Develop and prepare internal reporting packages and presentations that illustrate a well-thought-out story that is
backed by strong data points and metrics and provides the business value added insight to enable business
decisions
• Applies financial/accounting rigor to processes and procedures; understands business unit market dynamics and
resulting financial implications; evaluates and makes known business risks and opportunities based on financial
analyses
• Provides accurate and timely processing of month end, quarter end and year end financial close requirements
(including but not limited to month end expense accruals)
• Ensures compliance with Corporate Policy, and Sarbanes-Oxley rule 404 controls. Maintain current knowledge of,
and proactively promotes SOX and financial reporting compliance with the full range of related internal and
external systems and processes.
• Liaise with various groups in the organization to facilitate cross-functional implementation of new or improved
processes for all related financial systems critical to core organizational functions.
• Review vendor contracts in accordance with company policy and finance and accounting considerations.
• Systems savviness, demonstrated experience with an Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) budgeting tool;
support the continuous improvement and optimization of the forecast and budget processes utilizing EPM tool;
Effectively troubleshoot and manage inquiries from all Company users and partner with IT, as needed
• Demonstrates and promotes the values of accountability, communication, customer commitment,
entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, safety and teamwork.
• Produces Ad Hoc reports and analysis as needed
Typical Minimum Skills and Experience and Education
• BS/BA in accounting or finance, MBA/ CPA preferred
• 5+ years of proven experience in Accounting & FP&A roles
• Strong communication and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to write and present analytical summaries to
all levels of the organization
• Strong understanding and experience with ERP and EPM systems, Microsoft Excel and use of IT reporting tools
• Ability to research and data mine in ERP and EPM systems to summarize and present financial results in a clear and
concise manner
• Financial statement knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
• Analytical self-starter with a high emphasis on teamwork, timeliness, and quality of work
• Ability to work within and meet all deadlines while executing on multiple deliverables
• Quick learner with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Detail oriented with ability to “roll up sleeves”
• Acts as the liaison and financial business partner to the leadership for the Commercial organization; Participates in
the planning and assessment of new initiatives (including but not limited to new product launches) and response
plans to changes in the business; Proactively identifies, assesses, and presents business opportunities
• Proactive financial business partnering in the development and management of the annual budget, including
monthly reporting, quarterly financial forecasts and effectively analyzing drivers behind monthly variances to
budget/forecast and prior year
• Develop and prepare internal reporting packages and presentations that illustrate a well-thought-out story that is
backed by strong data points and metrics and provides the business value added insight to enable business
decisions
• Applies financial/accounting rigor to processes and procedures; understands business unit market dynamics and
resulting financial implications; evaluates and makes known business risks and opportunities based on financial
analyses
• Provides accurate and timely processing of month end, quarter end and year end financial close requirements
(including but not limited to month end expense accruals)
• Ensures compliance with Corporate Policy, and Sarbanes-Oxley rule 404 controls. Maintain current knowledge of,
and proactively promotes SOX and financial reporting compliance with the full range of related internal and
external systems and processes.
• Liaise with various groups in the organization to facilitate cross-functional implementation of new or improved
processes for all related financial systems critical to core organizational functions.
• Review vendor contracts in accordance with company policy and finance and accounting considerations.
• Systems savviness, demonstrated experience with an Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) budgeting tool;
support the continuous improvement and optimization of the forecast and budget processes utilizing EPM tool;
Effectively troubleshoot and manage inquiries from all Company users and partner with IT, as needed
• Demonstrates and promotes the values of accountability, communication, customer commitment,
entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, safety and teamwork.
• Produces Ad Hoc reports and analysis as needed
Typical Minimum Skills and Experience and Education
• BS/BA in accounting or finance, MBA/ CPA preferred
• 5+ years of proven experience in Accounting & FP&A roles
• Strong communication and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to write and present analytical summaries to
all levels of the organization
• Strong understanding and experience with ERP and EPM systems, Microsoft Excel and use of IT reporting tools
• Ability to research and data mine in ERP and EPM systems to summarize and present financial results in a clear and
concise manner
• Financial statement knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
• Analytical self-starter with a high emphasis on teamwork, timeliness, and quality of work
• Ability to work within and meet all deadlines while executing on multiple deliverables
• Quick learner with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Detail oriented with ability to “roll up sleeves”