Careerbuilder Fpa Director In City Of Chicago With Careerbuilder

Careerbuilder Fpa Director CareerBuilderCareerBuilder is seeking an FP& A Director.Given the current COVID-19 environment, all teams are working remotely until it is safe to return to the office.

Candidate interactions and interviews will be 100% virtual due to COVID-19.

The Director of FP& A role is a leading member of our Finance team with the mission to strategically influence business decisions, improve processes and optimize partnerships, performance, margin and growth through leveraging data and analytics.This role will act as a key business partner to executives on a wide range of topics, including headcount planning, business unit analysis and long-range operational planning.The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence leaders, think strategically, and provide excellent customer service and strong communication skills.Major Responsibilities/Activities:Strategic Business PartnerFacilitate cross-functional communication and teamwork to understand all aspects of the operating performance, income drivers, unusual items and industry issues that might impact the platformsSupport all FP& A needs of the platforms, including analytics to focus the businesses on their key financial levers that drive performance and straightforward decision support tools that provide actionable insightsPerform regular industry benchmarking to inform business strategies and provide context to performanceEffectively communicate the performance, challenges and opportunities facing the platformsProvide essential business insights while minimizing the operating team s reporting time commitment Monthly/Quarterly ReportingResponsible for key management and GAAP external reporting related to the platforms, ensuring clear linkage with the key drivers of performance, the budgets and the business incentive targetsBudgeting & ForecastingOrganize monthly review package including key financial metrics and performance indicators.Responsible for the design and execution of all forecasting processes and modelsIdentify and execute on opportunities to simplify and enhance the current processes and models Create ad-hoc financial modeling to support operational and strategic business decisions and to improve efficiency to maximize ROI.Analyze the business to identify trends in the business; recommend and implementspecific corrective actions when warranted.Support development of 3-year Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan, and Quarterly Review.Lead monthly forecast process, providing periodic updatesManage and/or assist with special projects on group wide initiatives, process simplification and specific projects as requested.Support Key Business InitiativesEstablish strong controls within the team and ensure data accuracyWork closely with other functions on key projects (e.G., Investments, Accounting, Tax, Treasury) as neededResponsible for financial analysis and cash flow modeling supporting the strategic initiatives of the organization.Help drive finance discipline, fact-based decision-making, and financial visibilityPerform financial analytics in support of all business decisions including balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.Understand the key strategic priorities of the organization with an understanding of the Bigger pictureand perform analysis to ensure company resources are allocated efficiently in support of those priorities.Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and critical thinking that can solve problems and make recommendations based on self-directed work efforts.Develop presentations that effectively communicate and summarize an analysis and facilitate decision-making for Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors.

Will assist CFO with periodic Board of Directors information preparation.Build financials tools, reporting mechanisms, business modeling and financial planning processes that will effectively scale the growth of the businessIdentify business risks and opportunities and initiate action plans to close identified gaps.Accountabilities:Be a trusted, strategic business partner who adds value by providing accurate, timely, and pertinent financial insights.

Provide forward looking financial leadership and analysis.

Develop and implement robust procedures that create accurate, timely, and relevant financial statements, measurements, forecasts, plans, and business analysis.

Manage communications.

Focus on continuous improvement and clear communication skills.

Coach the global financial staffs on financial analysis and reporting issues.Job Requirements:Must have a min 7 years FP& A experienceSuccessful track record of working and thriving in a dynamic, growth-oriented and often highly ambiguous/transformative environment.Bachelor s degree in accounting or finance requiredMBA or CPA preferredExperience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.Experience in developing and/or the ability to understand complex financial models.Demonstrated ability to effectively develop planning calendars and meet deadlinesDemonstrated