Job: Finance Manager (FP&A) – Cigars

Our Client

Our client for this Finance Manager (FP&A) role is a cigar division of a large tobacco group.

Objective

Our client, a leader in e-commerce and retail of cigars, is searching for an FP&A Manager responsible for financial reporting processes as well as financial planning, key performance management, trend analysis and budget. This position is a working manager role with hands on responsibilities as it relates to the budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting functions of the entire business.

Job Description

• Coordinate and lead the annual business planning process
• Provide reforecasts during the year and make recommendations and provide insight to strengthen the market’s finance performance
• Partner with different stakeholders to provide the most accurate estimate of the financial impact of these opportunities; evaluate feasibility and any associated risks
• Complete monthly actual vs. budget vs. latest estimate variance analysis
• Provide trending analysis and management reporting
• Create analytical tools and streamline information
• Provide real time information to decision makers
• Prepares monthly financial reporting including variance and financial statement analysis
• Able to clearly communicate a cohesive and concise story around business drivers behind financial data and potential implications on future results
• Demonstrates proficiency of technical tools and financial systems
• Other accounting and financial job duties as assigned
• Ensure forecasts and analysis projects are conducted credibly and that recommendations and reports are accurate and timely
• Liaison with senior business leaders to ensure alignment with short and long-term business goals
• Identifies to management potential areas of opportunities and risks
• Drives business value by providing financial and analytical counsel to facilitate decision-marking around strategic business initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Requires at least 5 years related experience
• Retail E-Commerce and Wholesale Retail Experience a plus
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Expert Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Full understanding of the LE process (forecasting, investment)
• Ability to confidently challenge managers across the business and to discuss / financial impacts with various departmental stakeholders
• Advanced aptitude in problem solving
• Demonstrates a mutual interest in customers goals and business
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead and manage
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and processes
• Experience with creating reporting tools and budget
• Appreciated previous experience:
• Appreciated previous roles: Finance Manager, Controller, CFO, Financial Analyst, FP&A Manager, Finance Director