Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
City of Shakopee, MN, Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Are you anAccounting or Finance professionalwho is passionate about helping businesses achieve their financial potential and looking for an opportunity to grow your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dedicatedDirector, Financial Planning and Analysis to join our team at Appleton Group’s Global Headquarters in Rosemont, IL. In this role, you will lead our FP&A Department and the Company’s financial quarterly forecast, annual budgeting process, and long-term financial planning process for the global business.
Responsibilities
Provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects requested by senior management.
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and asset management
Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
Manage and lead the FP&A team and provide guidance to the world area finance leaders for Appleton Group.
Oversee and manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis along with Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports
Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives
Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes
Drive the advancement of business intelligence and intelligent automation initiatives within the Finance function as well as serving as the Finance Champion for BI/IA programs for the overall business
Support the Senior Management Team and Department heads with in-depth analysis
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
Minimum of10 years of progressive experience in a corporate or divisional accounting and reporting environment; this should include 2+ years’ experience in FP&A and 2+ years experience leading a team
High standards of accuracy and highly organized.
Strong leadership skills required
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Ability to articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
Demonstrated ability to roll-up your sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
Ability to travel as needed domestically or internationally up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
Experience with Hyperon, Business Intelligence tools and automation is a plus
Our Culture & Commitment to You Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary/pay range for this role is $150-170K annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the role.
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from phenomenal teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Learn more about our Culture & Values.
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We are seeking a dedicatedDirector, Financial Planning and Analysis to join our team at Appleton Group’s Global Headquarters in Rosemont, IL. In this role, you will lead our FP&A Department and the Company’s financial quarterly forecast, annual budgeting process, and long-term financial planning process for the global business.
Responsibilities
Provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects requested by senior management.
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and asset management
Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
Manage and lead the FP&A team and provide guidance to the world area finance leaders for Appleton Group.
Oversee and manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis along with Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports
Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives
Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes
Drive the advancement of business intelligence and intelligent automation initiatives within the Finance function as well as serving as the Finance Champion for BI/IA programs for the overall business
Support the Senior Management Team and Department heads with in-depth analysis
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
Minimum of10 years of progressive experience in a corporate or divisional accounting and reporting environment; this should include 2+ years’ experience in FP&A and 2+ years experience leading a team
High standards of accuracy and highly organized.
Strong leadership skills required
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Ability to articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
Demonstrated ability to roll-up your sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
Ability to travel as needed domestically or internationally up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
Experience with Hyperon, Business Intelligence tools and automation is a plus
Our Culture & Commitment to You Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary/pay range for this role is $150-170K annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the role.
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from phenomenal teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Learn more about our Culture & Values.
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