Job Description
Play a key role in the East Region operating mechanisms, including monthly forecasts, Monthly Business Review (MBR), and the annual Budget process. Act as the key liaison with Overhead department leaders, providing regular support in reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis. Support in modeling, tracking, and reporting on spend, including savings initiatives, and prepare overhead reports for month-end actuals and forecasts, distributing them to senior management. Support the Commercial organization with regular reporting and analysis, and ad hoc requests as needed. Monitor, analyze, and report on consolidated regional performance against Budget/Prior Forecast/Prior Year to senior leadership—including mid-month Pulse forecasts, month-end actual Flash, and MBR financial walks (price, volume, cost, etc.). Develop new analytics to assist in reviewing financial performance and KPIs. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including internal finance team, regional business teams, Corporate accounting, and FP&A teams for close process and financial requirements/analysis. Drive a continuous improvement culture through streamlining FP&A processes, implementing value-add FP&A analysis, and driving leadership standard work. Perform ad hoc analysis/special projects as needed.
ResponsibilitiesPlay a key role in the East Region operating mechanisms, including monthly forecasts, Monthly Business Review (MBR), and the annual Budget process.Act as the key liaison with Overhead department leaders, providing regular support in reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis.Model, track, and report on spend, including savings initiatives.Prepare overhead reports for month-end actuals and forecasts, and distribute to senior management.Support the Commercial organization with regular reporting and analysis, and ad hoc requests as needed.Monitor, analyze, and report on consolidated regional performance against Budget/Prior Forecast/Prior Year to senior leadership—including mid-month Pulse forecasts, month-end actual Flash, and MBR financial walks (price, volume, cost, etc.).Develop new analytics to assist in reviewing financial performance and KPIs.Collaborate with key stakeholders: internal finance team, regional business teams for developing forecasts and budget; Corporate accounting and FP&A teams for close process and supporting financial requirements/analysis; Ops finance to understand performance and drive accurate and timely reporting.Drive a continuous improvement culture through streamlining FP&A processes, implementing value-add FP&A analysis, and driving leadership standard work.Perform ad hoc analysis/special projects as needed.Essential SkillsForecastingAnalysisBudgetingAdditional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.7+ years of related finance experience, with increasing level of responsibility.MBA/CPA a plus.FP&A experience facilitating planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes at a business/region level is preferred.Strong understanding of financial statements (income statement, cash flow, balance sheet).Ability to understand the impact of changes in business operations on financials, and investigate corrective action as needed.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Ability to interact confidently with and present to all levels of the organization.Strong working knowledge of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) tools, e.g., Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service or Hyperion; SmartView Ad-hoc reporting.Strong computer skills, including high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.Knowledge of general accounting principles.Ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work.Self-motivated, high energy, effective at working collaboratively to deliver exceptional results.Work Environment
This role involves a regional alignment strategy with dedicated support from the CFO, finance team, and FP&A team, which includes the director, senior manager, and a resource tied to India. The position offers a hybrid work environment: Monday to Thursday in-office, and Friday working from home.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $175000.00
Benefits include:
- 401K match
- PTO plan
- Strong dental, vision and medical coverage
- More information available upon request.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Morristown,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 29, 2025.
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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\nAt Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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