Allspring
Financial Planning and Analysis Lead
Allspring, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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COMPANY
Allspring Global Investments™ is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.
At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It's also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.
POSITION
The FP&A Lead (COO and Engineering and Technology) will report to the Head of Corporate Finance and will manage a team of finance business partners. This position will be based in Charlotte and the individual will be required 3 days/week in the office. This role will support the Chief Operations Office and our Engineering and Technology departments, and will play a critical and highly visible role in financial support of the Chief Operations Office (COO), and Engineering and Technology (ET) with budgets totaling more than $170MM. The COO team includes Global Fund and Client Services, Global Investment Services, Market Data, COO Admin and Human Resources. Strong collaboration and communication with executive leaders, internal business partners and stakeholders is a critical component to success in this role. There are significant opportunities to lead, develop, and implement processes, systems, and strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness for the team and the company.
We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days a week.
Location(s): Charlotte, NC
RESPONSIBILITIESSenior Finance Business Partner for Allspring Chief Operations Office (COO) and ET on matters related to financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, strategic initiatives, projects, etc.Work closely with the leaders within COO and their broader teams to provide critical financial support. With significant transformation underway in the operations and market data areas, this role is critical and highly visible.Provide proactive financial consultation, expertise and analysis in support of the COO and ET divisions at AllspringOwnership and insights of financial projections and resultsUtilize financial modeling to accurately manage quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process for $170MM+ lines of businessCreate an activity-based cost model for COO and ET to support firm profitability modelPrepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, packages, and executive summaries for senior managementMaintain strong partnerships with key business partners, stakeholders and executivesClosely monitor business results, work with business leaders to model business scenarios, and develop plans to deliver appropriate returnsSupport and advocate for a culture of expense discipline and continual improvement in operational efficienciesExpertise with cost benefit analysis on projects/initiativesPresents as credible, confident and capable in all interactions with senior levels of the organizationProtects operations by maintaining strict confidentiality of company financial information.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance7-10+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting, analytics/modeling, reportingStrong people management skills and proven success as a leaderDemonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlinesOracle EPM Planning tool, Essbase and SmartView (this is critical)Exceptional problem solving and analytical skillsAbility and willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and achieve results. Must be willing to get into the details.Detail oriented with strong organizational disciplineExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and writtenProven strategic planning and leadership skillsStrong technical skills with MS Office suite - Word, advanced Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, advanced formulas), PowerPointPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBA strongly preferredFunctional and technical subject matter expertise in the area of Operations from an accounting and finance perspective
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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
COMPANY
Allspring Global Investments™ is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.
At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It's also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.
POSITION
The FP&A Lead (COO and Engineering and Technology) will report to the Head of Corporate Finance and will manage a team of finance business partners. This position will be based in Charlotte and the individual will be required 3 days/week in the office. This role will support the Chief Operations Office and our Engineering and Technology departments, and will play a critical and highly visible role in financial support of the Chief Operations Office (COO), and Engineering and Technology (ET) with budgets totaling more than $170MM. The COO team includes Global Fund and Client Services, Global Investment Services, Market Data, COO Admin and Human Resources. Strong collaboration and communication with executive leaders, internal business partners and stakeholders is a critical component to success in this role. There are significant opportunities to lead, develop, and implement processes, systems, and strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness for the team and the company.
We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days a week.
Location(s): Charlotte, NC
RESPONSIBILITIESSenior Finance Business Partner for Allspring Chief Operations Office (COO) and ET on matters related to financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, strategic initiatives, projects, etc.Work closely with the leaders within COO and their broader teams to provide critical financial support. With significant transformation underway in the operations and market data areas, this role is critical and highly visible.Provide proactive financial consultation, expertise and analysis in support of the COO and ET divisions at AllspringOwnership and insights of financial projections and resultsUtilize financial modeling to accurately manage quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process for $170MM+ lines of businessCreate an activity-based cost model for COO and ET to support firm profitability modelPrepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, packages, and executive summaries for senior managementMaintain strong partnerships with key business partners, stakeholders and executivesClosely monitor business results, work with business leaders to model business scenarios, and develop plans to deliver appropriate returnsSupport and advocate for a culture of expense discipline and continual improvement in operational efficienciesExpertise with cost benefit analysis on projects/initiativesPresents as credible, confident and capable in all interactions with senior levels of the organizationProtects operations by maintaining strict confidentiality of company financial information.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance7-10+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting, analytics/modeling, reportingStrong people management skills and proven success as a leaderDemonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlinesOracle EPM Planning tool, Essbase and SmartView (this is critical)Exceptional problem solving and analytical skillsAbility and willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and achieve results. Must be willing to get into the details.Detail oriented with strong organizational disciplineExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and writtenProven strategic planning and leadership skillsStrong technical skills with MS Office suite - Word, advanced Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, advanced formulas), PowerPointPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBA strongly preferredFunctional and technical subject matter expertise in the area of Operations from an accounting and finance perspective
#LI-AM1
#LI-Hybrid
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)