Manager, Global FP&A

at Univar Solutions USA Inc. in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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Manager, Global FP&A:
The Manager, Global FP&A is a key member of the Global FP&A team and will be responsible for global aggregation and interpretation of the Company's financial results and outlook. This position will be responsible for compiling, interpreting, and effectively messaging on-going P&L forecasts (total company, global lines of business, or geographic segments), balance sheet measures, as well as cash flow projections, driving continuous improvement and heightened insight to these processes globally. Uncovering and raising key opportunities and risks against the company's financial goals and messaging them effectively to management are front and center in this role. This individual will partner closely with a wide variety of FP&A, Finance/Accounting, and business leaders and be a natural communicator amongst myriad groups. A successful candidate will bring well-round, three-statement financial foresight to the role, as well as enterprise thinking and data-driven decision. This position reports to the Director of Global FP&A.

What You'll Do:
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Compile, interpret, challenge, and effectively message on-going P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow results and forecasts, highlighting and raising insightful opportunities and risks.
Construct recurring and ad-hoc Global Business Performance presentations for Executive Leadership as needed. Formulate accurate and compelling business narratives and themes supported by well-organized financial data and schedules.
Analytically review and understand monthly company financial performance at varying levels. Effectively and efficiently bridge and explain global financial results against company projections for the benefit of FP&A and Executive leadership. Straddle effective communication of accurate and insightful performance drivers with the need to be concise and clear.
Assist in facilitating recurring, period-end discussions with Divisional and Segment FP&A leads on financial performance and projections with an eye on better understanding operational levers, while adeptly challenging projections.

Budgeting and Forecasting
Support the preparation of the Global annual operating plan (AOP) and monthly/quarterly forecasts- P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
Prepare periodic scenario and sensitivity analyses with financial models.
Work collaboratively across Finance functions to perform analysis and forecasts.

Strategic Plan
Manage portions of, and institutes standard processes relating to, the multi-year strategic planning process and annual detailed budgeting process.
Maintain lockstep relationship with various Global project team members. Diligently coordinate and embed findings, themes, conclusions, and results driven by project teams into broader business results.

What You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from fully accredited four year institution is required.
CPA a plus, as is an MBA
5+ years in FP&A roles with experience at the Manager level. Multiple years of experience in a Corporate FP&A capacity strongly preferred
Substantial understanding of three-financial statement modeling
Knowledge of OneStream, SAP, Power BI, and Tableau preferred.
A minimum of 5 years' work experience in Accounting/Finance with a track record of continual promotion to progressively reach more responsible positions.
Knowledge of OneStream, SAP, and Tableau preferred
Strong financial planning and analysis background. Consistently demonstrate ability to uncover impactful financial insights.
Self-motivated, naturally curious, and takes pride in proactive approach in ambiguous environments. Operates with an enterprise attitude.
Takes pride in producing accurate and precise financial summaries and schedules.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Polished presentation ability. Experience interacting with Executive Management teams.
Ability to influence leadership as well as processes without direct responsibility.
Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and meet tight, evolving deadlines.

What You Can Expect:
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.... For full info follow application link.

Univar is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.