Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

$140,000 - $150,000 per annum plus amazing bonus and benefits. Location - New York City Lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives across the organization, partnering with Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting, Record-to-Report Strategy & Optimization, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing to drive process excellence and continuous improvement. Support enterprise transformation initiatives such as system implementations, M&A integrations and/or collaborations. Partner with Finance and Technical Accounting teams to evaluate new accounting transactions and assess related budget, forecast and reporting impacts. Design and support the Finance SOX compliance framework in partnership with Finance. Serve as Project Sponsor for the Finance Reporting & Analytics Center of Excellence, supporting reporting enhancements, automation opportunities and scalable analytics capabilities. Serve as a key Finance advisor for month-end close and SOX control inquiries, with subject matter expertise in consolidation schedules, threshold requirements, and reporting system options. Continuously champion effective system design, adoption and change management. Support evolving Finance priorities and business needs as an adaptable, proactive partner across the organization. Strong business acumen, judgment, and knowledge of the company’s markets/products and industry trends. Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal; demonstrated ability to present across audiences. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into financial frameworks, policies, and operational plans. Specialized knowledge of financial planning & analysis best practices Expertise with Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems; ERP or financial system implementation experience a plus. Proven ability to lead through influence and build trusted relationships across the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr