We are looking to hire a Sr. Corporate FP&A Systems, Manager. This is a key position leading Aligns Global Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) System and processes. Supporting the strategic plan, annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts by rationalizing inputs and providing feedback. Developing strong relationships with members of all other departments but maintain an objective mind in evaluating their performances as a group. Working with Global FP&A teams by providing insights/metrics/reporting on financials.
Role expectations
• Responsible for leading and managing the systems team by providing guidance and oversight on all systems related activities
• Be the administer, and architect in scoping, designing, implementing and delivering on all system related activities for planning and budgeting purposes
• Oversee the administration and be a subject matter expert for the planning system
• Onestream, and be prepared to use other planning and reporting tools used at Align including: ERP, Consolidation, Planning, and Business Intelligence software packages
• Lead discussions with Onestream team and be involved in all key decisions related to Onestream
• Work closely with the Corporate FP&A team, and Datasphere team to ensure alignment on forecasting scenarios and consolidated financials for budgeting/forecasting cycles
• Manage day to day systems and provide the global FP&A teams the necessary training content and classes for the financial tools used
• Continuously thrive to improve system processes, and build efficiencies through automation
• Lead the team with the design, build, and test of automated financial reports and models using various reporting tools
• Review the calendar and process for quarterly forecasts and annual operating plan to ensure clear communication of deliverables
• Responsible for reviewing the balance sheet and cash flow forecasting
• Participate in updating the monthly financial reporting package for senior management as needed
• Work with the Corporate FP&A team in providing support for delivering on BOD, Audit Committee and all C-level financial presentations
• Review and approve Journal entries on a monthly basis for necessary corporate items
What were looking for
• Excellent leadership and problem solving skills and have a positive “can-do” attitude
• Strong experience in designing and implementing system solutions
• Self-motivated to develop & learn on/off the job. Strong desire to work with the team to improve existing processes/reports
• Team player with experience working in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Experience working with cross functional and global teams and be able to be flexible and/or accommodate regional time differences
• Ability to motivate and lead the team in a rapidly changing environment. Able to challenge the status quo and influence others. Strong business acumen and communication skills required
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE...
• BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience; Masters preferred
• 4+ years of Onestream Administration experience required
• 10+ years of experience in a FP&A role with a public company with annual revenue greater than $500MM. Experience in Corporate FP&A group is preferred
• Relevant experience architecting and administering financial reporting or financial forecasting systems at a publicly held company using best of breed software such as SAP, Hyperion, Oracle, and the like
• “OWN” end to end reporting -- from detailed reports to high level C Suite reporting packages