Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are seeking Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join Four Seasons Outdoor Living Group, one of the largest manufacturers of outdoor living products in the USA, with over $170 million in annual sales across more than 20 locations.  Working with the Group CFO, you will be part of a dynamic environment, analyzing business performance, assessing expansion opportunities, preparing forecasts and budgets, and exercising cost and capital controls of the business. This position has high exposure to the business's top management team as the business continues to grow its leading position in outdoor living structures nationwide.  Primary Responsibilities·        Develop and maintain dashboards to track sales performance, pipeline metrics, and other key performance indicators·        Support KPI and dashboard reporting·        Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the regional business teams and corporate accounting for the close process and financial requirementsanalysis, and the annual budget process·        Assist in preparing materials for Senior Management & Board presentations·        Analyze financial results and communicate to management on all areas of finance including, but not limited to: Orders, Sales, Margins, EBITDA, Income, Cash Flow, and underlying components of each area·        Own key finance and business processes including modifying and improving a division-wide financial planning system. Provide a high level of thought leadership to assess important business drivers to track, and drive improvements across IT systems supporting financial processes and reporting automation.·        Identify business issues and proactively initiate analysis (labor, material usage, spending and capex)·        Support strong working capital and cash flow management·        Perform ad hoc reporting and special projects in conjunction with Senior Management as needed Position RequirementsThe ideal candidate has a bachelor's or Masters degree in Accounting or Finance with 10+ years' experience in financial planning, business analysis andor strategy, preferably within a manufacturing company. Important skillstalents include results-orientation, excellent business judgment, strong written and spoken communication, demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail.Additionally, the candidate will have:·        Management talent, able to take charge of complex projects and to work well up and down the organization·        Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present to and participate in discussions with senior management·        The ability to think, plan and execute tactically and strategically to react to a changing business environment, strong analytical & problem-solving skills·        Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and lead & get results through others. Project management leadership experience a plus.·        A sense of urgency with drive to perform at a high level·        High ethical values and practices and integrity·        Solid background in financial accounting concepts and modeling (P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheets)·        Strong familiarity with corporate ERP tools (Syteline Cloudsuite Industrial a plus), and advanced Excel skills for analysis and business modelling·        Ability to perform travel (10-20%) to other locations The company offers a full benefits package including medical, dental and vision care, employer-paid life insurance and a 401(k) with company matching. Please attach a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to describe your interest and fit with our position.

Created: 2025-02-24