Cenlar
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Cenlar, Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States,
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis serves in a business partnership role to support assigned business units under the direction of the VP, Financial, Planning & Analysis. The role will provide FP&A support for the financial performance of the business units they support. This includes strategic and financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, monthly business reviews, variance analysis, cost benefit analysis, staffing capacity modeling, cost and accounting related oversight. This position implements and applies metrics and goals consistently across departments, applies an effective methodology that allows management to measure current staffing levels, and forecasts levels required to comply with the budget, forecast, and business plan.
Responsibilities:
Serves as an FP&A business partner to assigned business units under the direction of the VP, FP&AManages and supports specific aspects of the financial planning for the assigned business units and/or corporate functions as the financial liaison to the business management teamsParticipates in preparing analysis, commentary, and presentation material for the Monthly Business ReviewsParticipates in budgeting and forecasting at the business department levelDrives an efficient, effective, and comprehensive process for developing financial plans and analysis that links to strategic objectives and decisionsProvides financial modeling, financial analysis, and valuation support for acquisitions, new product development, long-term contracts, and other ad-hoc financial projectsPartners with business management and the Enterprise Project Management Office to construct cost-benefit scenarios and enhance benefit trackingActively owns key finance and business process and administers a company-wide budget tool.Provide a high level of thought process to drive improvement, recommend areas for improvement, and lead projects to enhance the reporting and analytical infrastructureDesigns and prepares monthly reports that include full financial statements, comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting, operational Dashboard reporting, analysis of key business trends, actual versus budget variances, and comprehensive executive level explanations of differencesDevelops and monitors departmental annual budgets and monthly forecasts, ensuring all budgets are accurate, comprehensive, and completed on timeProvides a high level of thought process to support improvement and leads projects to enhance the reporting and analytical infrastructureMentors Financial Analysts within the department to support performance management and succession planningSupports the development and enhancement of competitive intelligence and client profitabilityExhibits flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and assist with various ad hoc projects as neededAppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, include but not limited to compliance and operational risk. Demonstrate consideration for Cenlar's reputation as well as our clients, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standardsQualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting required; master's degree in business administration and/or CPA is preferredMinimum of 5 years of experience in a management role of process in a growth organization or mortgage servicingFinancial planning and budget management expertiseStrong analytical skillsExceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior managementExperience in PowerBI and/or SQL preferredMust have experience in staffing/capacity modelingProficiency with PC based applications including Word, Excel & PowerPointExperience working with accounting and financial reporting/forecasting systemsExcellent judgment and creative problem solving skillsEntrepreneurial team player who can multitaskSelf-reliant, good problem solver, results-orientedEnergetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance initiatives
Responsibilities:
Serves as an FP&A business partner to assigned business units under the direction of the VP, FP&AManages and supports specific aspects of the financial planning for the assigned business units and/or corporate functions as the financial liaison to the business management teamsParticipates in preparing analysis, commentary, and presentation material for the Monthly Business ReviewsParticipates in budgeting and forecasting at the business department levelDrives an efficient, effective, and comprehensive process for developing financial plans and analysis that links to strategic objectives and decisionsProvides financial modeling, financial analysis, and valuation support for acquisitions, new product development, long-term contracts, and other ad-hoc financial projectsPartners with business management and the Enterprise Project Management Office to construct cost-benefit scenarios and enhance benefit trackingActively owns key finance and business process and administers a company-wide budget tool.Provide a high level of thought process to drive improvement, recommend areas for improvement, and lead projects to enhance the reporting and analytical infrastructureDesigns and prepares monthly reports that include full financial statements, comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting, operational Dashboard reporting, analysis of key business trends, actual versus budget variances, and comprehensive executive level explanations of differencesDevelops and monitors departmental annual budgets and monthly forecasts, ensuring all budgets are accurate, comprehensive, and completed on timeProvides a high level of thought process to support improvement and leads projects to enhance the reporting and analytical infrastructureMentors Financial Analysts within the department to support performance management and succession planningSupports the development and enhancement of competitive intelligence and client profitabilityExhibits flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and assist with various ad hoc projects as neededAppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, include but not limited to compliance and operational risk. Demonstrate consideration for Cenlar's reputation as well as our clients, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standardsQualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting required; master's degree in business administration and/or CPA is preferredMinimum of 5 years of experience in a management role of process in a growth organization or mortgage servicingFinancial planning and budget management expertiseStrong analytical skillsExceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior managementExperience in PowerBI and/or SQL preferredMust have experience in staffing/capacity modelingProficiency with PC based applications including Word, Excel & PowerPointExperience working with accounting and financial reporting/forecasting systemsExcellent judgment and creative problem solving skillsEntrepreneurial team player who can multitaskSelf-reliant, good problem solver, results-orientedEnergetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance initiatives