The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis acts as the analytical engine of the AMS Division, providing insight and supporting 'optimal' business decision making. The individual in this role will report to the Divisional Vice President, Finance. They will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis, and other projects requested by senior management.What you will do:
Coordinate the consolidation of division financial reporting, including 4th-day flash, 5th day, and 7th day reports. This includes a review of the consolidated financial information for accuracy, and identify and analyze significant variances to budget or forecast. Communicate variances to Controller/Division VP, Finance.Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expendituresAssist in the quarterly MD&A preparation and SOX testing processesOversee and manage the continued development of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plan, and modeling toolsImplement and work with business intelligence tools and dashboard reportsPrepare ROI analysis in capital projects and business decisionsDevelop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiativesSupport senior leadership team and department heads with in-depth analysisAssist in the preparation of presentations to the Executive OfficeProactively analyze manufacturing costs (material, operations costs, yield, and fixed costs) and advocate changesDevelop and evaluate proposed capital investments and business improvement projectsAd-hoc reporting and analysisWhat we are looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA a plus10+ years of financial reporting and budget accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, plus 5 or more years of leadership/management experiencePublic accounting experience, including SOX complianceExcellent communication skills across all levels of the organization (i.e. Business Unit, Division, and/or Corporate). Ability to present a clear and concise message to the executive and/or senior divisional leadership teamAbility to meet strict deadlines and work independentlyKnowledge of Hyperion, Excel, Word, Oracle, Navision, and query writing skills preferredStrong analytical skills and robust understanding of accounting and finance as it relates to the balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, typical KPIs, etc.Advanced Excel skills to manipulate and report on data (i.e. macros, pivot tables, V/H lookups, charting, etc.)Advanced PowerPoint skills to assist in the compilation of presentations for budget, business reviews, strategy plans, etc.Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentTeam player that can work well with others and is willing to go above and beyond the call of duty#LI-JT1CompensationSalary Minimum: MarketSalary Maximum: MarketIncentive: YesDisclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 18,500 colleagues, in 30 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibi