Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Description

Job Summary: This position oversees financial transaction compliance, account reconciliation, and reporting for internal management and external stakeholders. Responsibilities may include cost accounting, budgeting, and accounts payable/receivable functions. Team leaders supervise staff, set objectives, address routine challenges, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.

Job Responsibilities:

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• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings, account reconciliations, and analysis.
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• Support cost accounting functions and related reporting activities.
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• Collaborate with department managers to monitor budgets, perform gap analyzes, and track variances.
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• Participate in quarterly physical inventories and support annual expense budget creation.
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• Prepare and maintain accounting forms, documentation, and work instructions to support training and standard procedures.
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• Assist with internal and external audit requests and reporting.
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• Contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
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• Ensure due diligence and accuracy in all financial reporting.
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• Communicate effectively with management and team members in a cooperative and professional manner.
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• Follow all safety procedures and company policies, including proper use of PPE and reporting unsafe conditions.
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• Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, delegating when appropriate.
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• Prepare accruals and review reconciliations.
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• Track and report business plans plan vs. actuals.
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Education and/or Experience:

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• 3-5 years minimum in a similar function within a manufacturing environment, automotive manufacturing experience preferred
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• 4-year degree in accounting
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Background/Skills:

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• Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
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• ERP System experience and abilities
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• Use of office equipment i.e.. fax, copier, calculator
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• Ability to work with others in an open office, team environment
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• Ability to multi-task / work a fast-paced office
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
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• Excellent communication skills
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• Demonstrates high level of integrity, business ethics, and confidentiality
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• Ability to build friendly work relationships, develop cross department teams and mentor junior staff
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• Familiar with accounting concepts, practices, and procedures – Strong in GAAP, familiar with IFRS
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• Annual Operating budget
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• Budget vs Actual reporting
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• Regional Financial template – sales analysis, GAAP analysis
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• Headquarters monthly/quarterly reporting
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