Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - CorporatePOSITION OVERVIEW The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, plays a central role in delivering timely, accurate, and insight-driven financial analysis to support executive decision-making across H&V's global operations. This individual will own key reporting processes, contribute to planning and forecasting cycles, and partner with senior leaders to translate data into actionable business intelligence. As a key member of the FP&A team, the Manager will also help drive the modernization of our financial systems and analytics capabilities - including the adoption of data visualization tools and AI-assisted analysis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting & Analysis - Prepare and oversee monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, covering sales performance, expense trends, variances to plan, profitability, inventory, and energy metrics.
- Develop variance analyses of actual financial results versus plan, forecast, and prior periods - providing clear, narrative-driven explanations of performance drivers.
- Continuously improve the quality, efficiency, and impact of financial reporting, identifying opportunities to increase value delivered to senior management and key financial stakeholders.
- Lead and execute special analysis projects for senior management, translating complex financial data into concise, executive-ready insights.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence - Build and maintain dynamic financial dashboards and self-service reporting tools using Power BI or comparable platforms, enabling business leaders to access key metrics in real time.
- Partner with IT and data teams to improve data infrastructure, automate recurring reporting processes, and reduce manual workload across the FP&A function.
- Apply data analytics techniques - including trend analysis, regression modeling, and scenario analysis - to surface insights that drive better operational and commercial decisions.
- Champion a data-first mindset within the FP&A team, promoting consistent data governance practices and standardized reporting frameworks across divisions.
AI & Process Innovation - Identify and implement AI-assisted tools to enhance forecasting accuracy, automate financial commentary generation, and accelerate the preparation of management reports.
- Evaluate emerging FP&A technologies and AI platforms, bringing forward recommendations on tools that can improve planning efficiency and analytical depth.
- Leverage generative AI tools for drafting financial narratives, summarizing business performance, and preparing presentation materials - with appropriate human review and auditability
Planning & Forecasting Support - Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan (LRP) processes, coordinating inputs across divisions and functions and ensuring timely, accurate consolidation.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of monthly and rolling quarterly forecasts, working with management to identify risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate the design and facilitation of the annual budget process, managing timelines and cross-functional communications.
Team Leadership - Supervise, mentor, and prioritize the workload of Senior Financial Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
- Provide coaching and development support to help analysts grow their technical, analytical, and communication capabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS Education - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
Experience - 5-8 years of progressive finance or FP&A experience
- Demonstrated experience owning financial reporting and analysis processes in a multi-divisional or multi-site organization.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Financials (General Ledger, FSG) strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies - Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to work with large, complex datasets and translate findings into clear business narratives.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau; ability to build executive-level dashboards and self-service reporting solutions.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted analytics tools and demonstrated curiosity about how emerging technologies can improve finance processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; proficiency across the broader Microsoft Office Suite expected.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial findings clearly to non-finance audiences.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functional lines and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
