at Life Fitness, LLC in Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Job Description
An empty treadmill isn't compelling, but once someone steps on it, the stories are limitless. Our goal is to connect people emotionally to their fitness journey. We are a global team coming from different cultures and backgrounds with a shared passion to achieve and live our mission of inspiring healthier lives.Inspire. Innovate. Make an impact and join our team!
Our Director, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, reporting to the VP, FP&A and Corporate Development, will lead the financial planning, reporting and analysis supporting Life Fitness' Product Development and Administrative organizations. This role will be based out of headquarters in Rosemont, IL, leading a team of 2 employees.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Manage the financial planning, reporting, analysis and forecasting activities for the Product Development and Administrative organizations.
- Lead and prepare financial analysis and business cases in support of key investments relating to incremental growth through new product offerings, existing product evolution and/or portfolio rationalization (e.g., IRR analysis).
- Partner with the CPO, CHRO, CIO and other senior leaders to execute of monthly and quarterly presentations focused on reporting out the key drivers for related operating expense management and development expense performance versus prior year, plan and forecast in accordance with company deadlines.
- Work with senior leaders to maintain and continuously evolve KPIs and support schedules to understand and improve operating leverage.
- Work with senior leaders to develop action plans and delivery performance on key cost savings initiatives
- Manage and refine the execution of monthly and quarterly consolidated reporting schedules and presentations focused on financial performance versus prior year, plan and forecast in accordance with company deadlines.
- Lead cross functional teams for ad hoc projects to enhance data availability, tools and analysis aimed at providing improved visibility into various volume and cost drivers
- Manage all FP&A related processes and structure within enterprise wide consolidating financial tool
- Support acquisition integrations and other enterprise-wide FP&A activities, as needed.
What we're looking for in our Director, Corporate FP&A (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 10+ years of progressive related work experience
- Financial support in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- MBA, CPA, CMA or CFA a plus
- Experience working in a Private Equity environment a plus
- Exposure to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is desired but not required
- Strong work ethic and excellent motivator
- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and think independently, proactive not reactive
- Results oriented Willing to roll up sleeves, work around barriers, and get the job done
- Strong project management skills including the ability to concurrently drive multiple initiatives and keep to deadlines
- Excellent ability to work with senior leaders while building trusting relationships and partnerships throughout the organization
- Solid communication skills Ability to translate the numbers into actionable insights
- Analytical with a healthy dose of intellectual curiosity
- Process oriented
Want to take the next step in your career?
Life Fitness takes pride in our talented employees and believe in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits and unleash your potential.
If you feel the open position you see is right for you, we invite you to apply.
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