Director, Field Facing Analysis

Director, Field Facing Analysis The Director, Field Facing Analysis is responsible for driving business unit planning/budgeting/forecasting processes, and ensuring the financial plans meet the expectations of business segment stakeholders. The role will operate in a matrix organization with responsibilities for coordinating and leading FP&A and Accounting efforts to meet the business needs of P&L leadership and other stakeholders. The Director will be expected to work effectively across the company, evidenced by strong business partnership with the FP&A, accounting, field, IT, and the business development functions. This position is expected to challenge and support the business, increasing our ability to anticipate issues and identify opportunities, and drive informed data-driven decision making through diligent financial management. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, client-first strategic thinker, as well as strong analytical leader with a proven track record of success in finance leadership roles. Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt Pay: Salary Benefits: Benefits Available and vary per position and location. Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Over the years, diversification has opened vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation. A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Oversee Business Unit Finance teams. Validate budgets/forecasts and reports developed by field finance teams. Responsible for the ongoing development, accurate preparation and timely distribution of monthly and quarterly reports, including monthly flash reports, monthly financial and operational reports, monthly capital expenditures actual/forecast reports and other reports as requested by senior management. Understanding of FP&A processes including bottom-up planning, scenario modelling, allocations, account reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, currency translation, and top-side adjustments Ensure Field leadership is aligned on Corporate strategic objectives Liaise between corporate and hub finance teams Serve as a business partner for Operators Strategically supports the service line, business unit, segment and parent teams with organizational goals and objectives. Act as a thought partner and support delivering revenue and EBITDA results in accordance with overall business plan objectives. Provide accurate financial forecasts to management and contribute strategically to the allocation of resources to ensure overall profitability of the business unit. Communicate risks and opportunities in the forecast and help mitigate business unit risk to ensure revenue and EBITDA targets are met. Lead the annual budget process and quarterly reforecasting exercise for the business units, linking business strategy, projecting revenue and expense from both a top down and bottoms up approach, assessing risk and opportunities. Partner with the Director, Corporate FP&A to present the monthly financial results for the business units. Perform ad hoc qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive and identify key insights and opportunities for P&L and operational improvement. Performs other relevant job duties as required. Requirements: 10-15 years of professional experience in finance roles, including substantial experience in FP&A, and leadership of a divisional business unit for a company of at least $300 million in total revenues. Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Advanced business degree or C.P.A. a plus. Industry experience in vegetation management and utility infrastructure services is highly preferred. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels. Strong knowledge of finance processes, systems, and best practices. Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. Physical Requirements: Rarely: crawling, climbing on//off trucks, climbing poles, gripping, color vision, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting to 50 lbs. Occasionally: kneeling, squatting, sense of touch, manual; dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range of motion, lifting, carrying. Frequently: standing, walking, stooping, climbing stairs. Constantly: sitting, body twisting, speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, reading, hearing-speech range, depth perception, lifting up to 10 lbs. About Us: As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, and emergency storm work and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent company of Asplundh Infrastructure Group whose subsidiaries provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution, and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2024-10-19